Backend Engineer

Gcaaltium; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics design company in Cambridge is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and maintain scalable web services. This role involves collaboration across teams to integrate systems and develop new product features. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in web service development, particularly with Go or Python. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required, and the position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance including dental coverage

Pension scheme with company match up to 9%

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development support

28 days’ holiday + public holidays

Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office

Hybrid schedule

Electric car charging stations

Qualifications

• Proven experience of at least 5+ years in web service development.
• Concrete experience with Go or Python.
• Understanding of software architecture principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services.
• Integrate web services with other systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration.

Skills

Backend development

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Go

Python

MySQL

AWS

Kubernetes

Job description

Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world’s technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its space
• More than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing, debt‑free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the Role

The Backend Engineer in Octopart is responsible for the design and maintenance of the systems, services, and data pipelines that power Octopart and other Altium products. You may expect deep technical challenges, high autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to product direction.

Altium offers the opportunity to conceive and build new product features for electronics engineers and add your own ideas to the world’s most collaborative and efficient electronics design platform.

Please note: The working mode is on-site: 5 days a week from our Cambridge office.

A Day in the Life of our Backend Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services using Go, Python, and related technology.
• Integrate web services with other Altium and third‑party systems.
• Maintain data processing pipelines that handle millions of electronic parts per day.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including front‑end developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of web services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

Who We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: Proven experience of at least 5+ years in web service development and system integration.
• Concrete experience with Go or Python.
• Understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns related to web services.
• Knowledge of database design and development using relational databases.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Able to understand complex business processes and system workflows.
• Able to communicate clearly with other engineers and non‑technical stakeholders.
• A strong sense of product ownership.

Required Technology Experience

• Advanced knowledge of back‑end development using Go or Python.
• Experience in designing web services with "Top‑Down" / "Schema‑First" approach. Having experience in GraphQL is a significant plus.
• Experience in any relational database (e.g. MySQL) and distributed database (e.g. AWS Redshift, Snowflake).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerised development.
• Familiarity with CI, CD, and Kubernetes is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast‑paced environment.

Our Benefits

• Private health insurance including dental coverage
• Pension scheme with company match up to 9%
• nilo.health, mental health and wellbeing support
• Remote working abroad program
• Professional development support and resources
• Employee referral program
• 28 days’ holiday + public holidays and special leave
• Home internet and remote working allowance
• Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location
• Enhanced family and special leave
• Corporate membership rates with national gyms
• Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office
• Electric car charging stations, free office parking, bicycle, and scooter storage
• Hybrid schedule

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated in‑office days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Location: Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Investment Banking

Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAYCOLpPLPE

Altium Benefits: https://careers.altium.com/#s-benefits

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