Netrolynx AI
Backend Engineer
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About The Company
Gold Group is a reputable recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with innovative organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on technology and digital transformation, Gold Group has built a robust network of clients ranging from startups to established corporations. The company prides itself on delivering personalized recruitment solutions, ensuring that both candidates and employers find the perfect match. Committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity, Gold Group continuously strives to facilitate career growth and organizational success through its expert staffing services.
About The Role
Gold Group is partnering with a rapidly expanding technology startup that is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join their dynamic engineering team in London. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a high-performance environment where your technical expertise will directly influence the development and evolution of the company's core platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot frameworks. You will have significant ownership over critical components of the platform, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers and stakeholders. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, innovative settings and are eager to make a tangible impact on a growing business.
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Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background with proven experience in backend development. Key qualifications include:
- Recent and substantial commercial experience with Java programming language
- Hands-on experience with Kotlin in a professional setting
- Proficiency in developing with Spring Boot framework
- At least 2 years of experience working within a startup or scale-up environment
- Experience working in small, agile engineering teams with ownership of projects
- Deep understanding of backend architecture, APIs, databases, and distributed systems
- Ability to articulate technical decisions, architecture, and trade-offs effectively
- Experience managing the full development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Kotlin, and Spring Boot
- Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Make architectural decisions that optimize performance, reliability, and scalability
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices
- Identify and resolve technical issues related to backend systems, including performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges
- Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications
- Take ownership of key features and ensure their successful delivery from conception to deployment
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Benefits
The company offers an attractive compensation package including a salary of up to 100,000 plus share options, reflecting the value of your contributions. The role provides flexibility with a hybrid working model requiring only one day per week in London. Additional benefits include opportunities for professional growth within a fast-moving startup environment, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and the chance to be part of a collaborative team shaping the future of the platform. The organization fosters a culture of innovation, learning, and ownership, encouraging employees to develop their skills and advance their careers in a supportive setting.
Equal Opportunity
Gold Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence and are dedicated to providing a work environment where everyone can thrive and succeed.
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