Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer (Backend Infrastructure) role at KX. This description provides responsibilities, qualifications, and details for the position.

• Design and Development: Design, develop and architect infrastructure focused solutions and API services using Cloud Native tooling in a microservices based architecture.
• Microservices: Develop and maintain microservices, ensuring they are secure, scalable, maintainable, and performant.
• Cloud-Native Technologies: Implement and manage cloud-native solutions using platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Cloud Services: Utilize cloud services (e.g., databases, storage, messaging) to enhance application functionality and performance.
• Architecture: Apply architectural principles and design patterns to create robust and scalable backend systems.
• Integration: Work closely with frontend and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of services.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of backend systems.
• Documentation: Write and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for developed services and systems.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Agile Participation: Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Qualification: Bachelor\'s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Industry Experience: 10+ years of experience in a Senior Software Engineer role with a strong focus on building & deploying backend services.
• Technical Expertise: Expert level proficiency in building & deploying high performance Cloud native services using Python/Golang/NodeJS in a microservices architecture.
• Cloud-Native Technologies: Hands-on experience with cloud-native technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Cloud Services: Knowledge of cloud services such as databases, storage, and messaging.
• Architecture: In depth knowledge of architectural principles and design patterns for building scalable systems.
• API Development: Experience in designing and developing APIs using RESTful or gRPC standards.
• Security: Understanding of security best practices and privacy regulations (e.g., SAST/DAST, Pen Testing, OWASP Top 10, GDPR).
• Performance Optimization: Ability to monitor and optimize the performance of backend services.
• Problem-Solving: Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, and stakeholders, to deliver high-quality products. Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile development processes and working in sprints.
• CI/CD Tools: GitLab CI / GitHub Actions / Azure DevOps
• Languages & Frameworks: Python/Go/NodeJS
• Version Control: Git
• Agile Tooling: JIRA, Confluence
• Development Tools: VS Code, Scripting - Bash, PowerShell

• Cloud Native Stack: Demonstrable experience using Kubernetes, Docker, Helm Charts and related cloud native technology stack.
• DevOps: Working knowledge of setting up CI/CD pipelines and using infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Git/Gitlab, ARM/CloudFormation etc.
• DevSecOps: Good understanding of security best practices around securing the Software supply chain, vulnerability & threat assessment - SCST/DAST, Identity & Access management, secure communications – encryption in transit & at rest etc.
• Database Management: Experience with designing, developing and deploying SQL and/or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB, and S3/Blob Storage.
• Backend Services: Expert level knowledge of designing, developing and deploying backend API services using Python/Golang/NodeJS

This role will be based anywhere in the UK, with a Remote or Hybrid working model.

Data Driven: We lead with instinct and followfact.

Naturally Curious: We lean in, listen and learn fast.

All In: We take ownership, take on challenges and give it ourall.

• Individually tailored training and development
• Private healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package
• Wellness Days and Volunteer Days

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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