Server-Side Engineer

N Consulting Limited; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A hybrid consulting firm in Burgess Hill is seeking a skilled Server-Side Engineer for a 6-month contract, with potential for permanent employment. This mid-level role requires at least 5 years of experience in server-side application development. Responsibilities include building and refactoring applications, writing clean code, and designing effective solutions for open-ended problems. Candidates should be proficient in Kotlin, REST APIs, and possess strong problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building server-side applications.
• Strong coding, refactoring, and debugging skills.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and refactor server-side applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code.
• Design solutions for open-ended problems.

Skills

Server-side application development

Coding and refactoring

Asynchronous programming

Unit testing

Collaborative teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Kotlin

Gradle

REST APIs

GraphQL

Job description

LocationBurgess Hill, United Kingdom# Server-Side Engineer at N Consulting LtdLocationBurgess Hill, United KingdomSalary£200 - £250 /dayJob TypeContractDate PostedFebruary 2nd, 2026Apply Now### **About the Role**We are seeking a skilled **Server-Side Engineer** to join our team on a 6-month contract. The role offers potential for permanent employment with the end client based on performance and fit. This is a hybrid position requiring at least **3 days in the office per week**.As part of this role, you will:Build, maintain, and refactor server-side applicationsWrite clean, efficient, and scalable codeDelete code responsibly when needed (yes, that counts too!)Design solutions for open-ended problemsWork with legacy systems and modernize where appropriateIntegrate with bespoke backend services crafted over yearsContribute to unit testing, CI pipelines, and performance optimizationCollaborate effectively in a team environmentTake ownership and work proactively### **Required Experience & Skills**Proven experience building server-side applicationsStrong coding, refactoring, and debugging skillsExperience with asynchronous programming and performance analysisKnowledge of unit testing and CI/CD practicesFamiliarity with legacy code maintenanceExperience working in a collaborative team environmentSelf-starting and capable of solving complex, open-ended problemsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience)Exposure to open-source contributions is a plus### **Technologies You May Work With****Kotlin****Gradle****REST APIs****GraphQL (GQL)****RAML**Server-Side Engineer **Location:** Burgess Hill (Hybrid – at least 3 days in-office) **Contract:** 6 months (with potential to be hired by the end client) **Seniority:** Mid-level (5+ years of experience)