Senior Backend Engineer Remote-First Build Scalable Systems

AnaVation LLC; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global SaaS remote-first workforce management company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) to design scalable systems and improve operations. You will tackle complex challenges, work with various stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers. This role supports a flexible work environment, including remote work opportunities. Ideal candidates possess extensive API design expertise and a passion for engineering excellence. Competitive perks, including ESOP, health benefits, and generous leave policies, are offered.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work policy

Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Work from home stipend

Employee pension matching programme

Private health and dental insurance

Paid parental leave

Additional leave days

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection scheme

Social gatherings and industry events

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Expertise in building service-oriented architecture and microservices.
• Ability to lead projects and navigate ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deliver software solutions for product features.
• Write high-quality, modular code that follows best practices.
• Mentor and guide more junior engineers.

Skills

API design (REST & RPC)

PHP

Go

Docker

Elasticsearch

Monitoring and observability

Problem-solving

Tools

MySQL

Redis

DynamoDB

S3

Job description

A global SaaS remote-first workforce management company in Manchester is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Back End) to design scalable systems and improve operations. You will tackle complex challenges, work with various stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers. This role supports a flexible work environment, including remote work opportunities. Ideal candidates possess extensive API design expertise and a passion for engineering excellence. Competitive perks, including ESOP, health benefits, and generous leave policies, are offered.