SThree
Backend Development
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
About The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to register your interest in Backend Development roles within our growing technology practice. We're looking to connect talented backend specialists with innovative opportunities across the UK, where you could contribute to building scalable, reliable systems that power modern digital solutions.
Roles of this type may sit within collaborative technical teams working across distributed systems, cloud platforms, and enterprise integrations. The work could involve designing and implementing microservices, optimizing data pipelines, managing containerized deployments, and contributing to continuous integration and deployment practices—with scope to grow your expertise in cloud architecture and system design.
Typical Role Overview
- Location: Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, or nationwide UK
- Type: Contract
- Full-time
- Day Rate: £600–800 per day (depending on experience and seniority)
- Domain: Backend Development, Cloud & Distributed Systems
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred
What You Would Do
- Designing and implementing backend services using .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot, or Python
- Building and maintaining microservices architectures and APIs
- Working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP to deploy and scale applications
- Contributing to CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation using Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
- Implementing and optimizing data pipelines and ensuring data quality across systems
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate enterprise solutions such as SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC
- Writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews
- Supporting the troubleshooting and optimization of distributed systems
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
What You Could Bring
Must-have
- Strong experience with backend development using at least one of:.NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot, or Python
- Working knowledge of APIs, microservices, and distributed systems design
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools
- SQL and database design experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Right to work in the United Kingdom
Nice-to-have
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or SAP RISE
- Kubernetes or Docker certifications
- AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Azure Administrator Certified Associate
- Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform)
- Data pipeline and ETL knowledge
- Linux system administration
- Security awareness and CompTIA Security+ knowledge
What Roles Of This Type Could Offer
- The opportunity to work on scalable, mission-critical systems and distributed architectures
- Exposure to modern cloud platforms, containerization, and infrastructure automation
- Potential to develop expertise in microservices, APIs, and system design patterns
- Collaboration with skilled technical teams across the UK
- Flexibility and the potential for remote working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities and potential progression toward senior technical roles
- Involvement in cutting-edge technology projects across fintech, engineering, life sciences, and other sectors
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About SThree
SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams, and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.
Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences, and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, and Leeds
How To Register Interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Disclaimer
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location