Haystack
Senior Backend Engineer
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
We are collaborating with a leading sports technology group that operates a diverse portfolio of brands in sports news, betting, and entertainment, reaching millions of users daily. This organisation is at the forefront of digital innovation in the sports industry, continuously evolving its platforms to deliver engaging and high-performance experiences.
The Role
- Develop microservices in a distributed deployment environment with an emphasis on containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Work on the core logic of complex systems accessed millions of times a day
- Collaborate with Product Owners and team members on new features and user stories
- Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to vision and standards
- Respond to support calls for production applications
- Mentor less experienced team members
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'll Need
- Minimum of 6+ years in a relevant backend role
- Strong experience with highly-scalable web backends and designing highly transactional systems
- Advanced proficiency in Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and analysis
- Deep understanding of Microservices
- Strong experience with container and cloud solutions such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Excellent communication skills in English
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary + individual performance-based bonuses every quarter
- Remote-first company culture with flexible working hours
- 28 days paid annual leave
- Annual company retreats for networking opportunities
Apply via Haystack today!
“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