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Back End Software Developer – Newcastle upon Tyne
We are looking for an experienced Back End Software Developer to join a high-performing engineering team based in Newcastle city centre.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, business-critical projects within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. You will play a key role in developing scalable applications, solving challenging technical problems, and delivering innovative solutions in a fast-paced setting.
About the Role
As a Back End Software Developer, you will work closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to build and enhance modern applications and systems. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one, taking ownership of technical products and helping shape engineering best practices.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Technically strong
- Highly motivated
- Collaborative
- Passionate about continuous learning and problem-solving
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- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services
- Build robust, high-quality solutions using modern engineering practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, and business users)
- Take ownership of technical products and project delivery
- Understand and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment automation
- Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for technical innovation and improvement
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in software development
- Strong backend development experience using Python
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as pytest
- Experience developing and maintaining web applications and backend services
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and automated build/testing processes
- Cloud deployment and configuration experience using AWS or Azure
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
- Fluent English communication skills
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Desirable
- Experience with Django or similar web frameworks
- Knowledge of SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL
- Experience working within consultancy or project-based delivery environments
- Exposure to financial services, banking, or private capital environments
- Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to make an impact from day one
- Ownership and autonomy across technical projects
- Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and high-impact work
- Collaborative environment with exceptionally talented colleagues
- Continuous learning and development opportunities
- Modern city-centre working environment
- Opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders and deliver real business value
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