Senior Backend Engineer — SDK & GraphQL

Twilio; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global communications company is seeking a backend developer to enhance its SDK offerings. The candidate will design and maintain large-scale backend services while collaborating with various teams. A Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant field and strong programming skills in Java or Scala are essential. The role is remote within the UK, emphasizing high-quality engineering practices and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous time off

Healthcare benefits

Retirement savings program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building and operating cloud-scale backend systems.
• Proven ability to maintain a high operational excellence bar.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain large-scale backend services.
• Lead technical design efforts and ensure architecture decisions are well-documented.
• Champions high-quality engineering practices.

Skills

Strong programming skills in backend languages such as Java or Scala

Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms

Strong communication skills

Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to thrive in collaborative, fast-moving teams

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A global communications company is seeking a backend developer to enhance its SDK offerings. The candidate will design and maintain large-scale backend services while collaborating with various teams. A Bachelor's/Master's in a relevant field and strong programming skills in Java or Scala are essential. The role is remote within the UK, emphasizing high-quality engineering practices and operational excellence.