Backend Software Engineer at InfoSum developing backend systems for data collaboration solutions. Collaborating with teams to deliver scalable software while ensuring quality and performance optimization.
Responsibilities
System Design and Architecture: Design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems to support our software applications. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical solutions that meet business objectives.
Backend Development: Develop clean, efficient and maintainable code in Go, with Python and/or Java a bonus. Implement backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines following best practices and design patterns.
Database Design and Optimization: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for performance and scalability. Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
Integration and Interoperability: Integrate backend systems with third-party services and external APIs to enable seamless data exchange and interoperability. Ensure compatibility and consistency across different system components.
Quality Assurance: Implement automated testing and practices to ensure the quality and reliability of backend systems. Collaborate with QA engineers to develop test plans, execute test cases, and resolve defects in a timely manner.
Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks in backend systems through profiling, tuning, and optimization techniques. Optimize resource utilization and scalability to support high volumes of traffic and user interactions.
Scalability and Reliability: Design and implement scalable and fault-tolerant architectures to ensure system reliability and availability. Implement monitoring, alerting, and logging solutions to proactively identify and mitigate issues.
Documentation and Technical Support: Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation for backend systems. Provide technical support and assistance to other team members and stakeholders as needed.
Additional company wide requirements: Understand and comply with InfoSum’s security and privacy policies, and be attentive to information security at all times in the performance of duties for InfoSum.
Requirements
3+ years of experience in backend software development, with proficiency in Go. Knowledge of other languages such as Python or Java is advantageous,
Strong understanding of software design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Familiarity with database technologies (e.g., SQL) and data modeling concepts.
Familiarity with Microservices architecture and Kubernetes
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
Self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Benefits
A competitive salary based on your experience and ability to perform in role
25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) + a day off for your birthday + 2 Volunteering days
Private medical insurance
Life assurance - 4x your base salary
Fantastic corporate discounts and mental wellbeing support, including a top of line EAP.
We have fantastic offices in Basingstoke and London complete with a fully stocked fridge / snacks and catered lunches 2 times a week.
We also reward our teams with monthly socials,4pm finishes on a Friday & 3pm Fridays finishes during the summer months of June, July and August, 3 extra days off during the Christmas holidays and a culture built on recognition, collaboration and success
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