Backend Engineer

Backend Engineer

Full-Time On-site
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A rapidly growing, well-funded AI technology company revolutionising video intelligence through computer vision, machine learning and cloud-native technology.

They're seeking a talentedBackend Software Engineer to build and scale the core services powering their AI platform.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop scalable backend services usingGolang and Python.
  • Build and optimise APIs, databases and large-scale data pipelines.
  • Develop reliable distributed systems handling significant traffic and data volumes.
  • Improve performance, scalability, observability and infrastructure efficiency.
  • Own features end to end, collaborating with ML, frontend and infrastructure engineers.

Requirements

  • Strong backend engineering experience, ideallyGo or Python (other languages considered).
  • Experience building scalable APIs, databases and distributed systems.
  • Cloud experience, ideally AWS; Kubernetes, Pulumi or Grafana advantageous.
  • Experience developing production systems at scale.
  • Ideally a startup, scale-up or high-growth technology background.
  • Strong technical ownership, problem-solving and communication skills.

Experience:

4-5+ years as a guide, with ability valued over tenure.

Benefits

  • Up to Β£120k salary + early-stage equity.
  • Challenging engineering problems involving AI and large-scale systems.
  • Flexible holidays, team events and premium development tools.
  • High-impact role with genuine technical ownership.

Working arrangement:

Primarily office-based in Old Street, with occasional WFH flexibility.

Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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Backend Engineer employer: Salt Search

Join a dynamic and innovative cyber security company that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative remote work environment with occasional office travel. As the Head of PMO, you'll enjoy the autonomy to shape project delivery processes while working closely with senior leadership and high-profile clients, ensuring meaningful contributions to critical infrastructure protection. With a strong focus on work-life balance and a culture that values initiative and creativity, this role presents an exceptional opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced industry.

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Contact Details:

Salt Search Recruitment Team