Job description
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will be a vital technical pillar within your squad. You will design and deliver end-to-end features and subsystems, ensuring our codebases remain modular, reusable, and scalable.
Beyond code, this role is deeply collaborative. If you enjoy lifting others up, mentoring junior colleagues, and bringing empathy to technical problem-solving, you will find a highly rewarding home here.
Key aspects of the role include
- Design, build, and deliver scalable, secure backend services and applications.
- Architect end-to-end backend solutions using modern cloud-native and microservices-based approaches.
- Write clean, maintainable, and reusable code with a strong focus on quality, performance, and reliability.
- Champion engineering best practices through code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing.
- Define and promote effective testing strategies across unit, integration, and service-level testing.
- Build resilient, scalable, and production-ready systems.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Communicate technical decisions and articulate trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Support the growth of junior engineers through coaching, feedback, and pair programming.
- Balance delivery pace with technical quality, enabling teams to make informed engineering decisions.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices by sharing ideas, lessons learned, and emerging technologies.
Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Waracle, we hire for potential, passion, and a collaborative mindset just as much as current experience. If you share our values and believe you can excel in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply—even if you don’t tick every single box.
What you'll bring
- Strong commercial experience developing backend applications in Azure.
- Experience with Azure API Management (APIM) or similar API gateway technologies.
- A broad, T-shaped backend skillset with experience across multiple programming languages.
- Hands-on DevOps experience, including CI/CD, deployment and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of modern backend architectures, including microservices, and event-driven systems.
- Understanding of secure development practices and standards such as OWASP, GDPR and SOC 2.
- A passion for clean code, engineering best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience mentoring and supporting the development of other engineers.
- A pragmatic, forward-thinking approach with a strong interest and enthusiasm for applying AI across the SDLC to enhance engineering practices and advise clients on effective adoption.
Recruitment process
The recruitment process you can expect for this role is an initial call with your dedicated Talent Attraction Partner who will chat with you about Waracle, what you are looking for in a new position, the salary for the role, notice period and benefits (the important stuff!).
After that, you’ll be invited to a two-stage interview process where you have an opportunity to find out more about the role and showcase your skills and experience. Your Talent Attraction Partner will guide you through the whole process to your first day with us.
Our Benefits
We believe in supporting our team, inside and outside of work. Here's a glimpse of what you can expect:
You'll receive 27 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, totalling 35 days of holiday to unwind and pursue your passions.
Plan for retirement with our company-matched 5% pension contribution. For added peace of mind, we also offer a Death in Service benefit, providing 2 x your annual salary for your loved ones.
Our Medicash Health Cash Plans help cover everyday healthcare costs, complemented by an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support, and Group Sickness Cover for peace of mind.
We champion hybrid working, providing a home office setup budget to ensure you're comfortable and productive wherever you are.
Invest in yourself with access to Udemy Business and a dedicated learning and development budget for continuous growth.
Make the most of our Cycle to Work Scheme, and enjoy exclusive gym and retail discounts.
Our enhanced parental leave policies include support for fertility journeys, recognising diverse family needs.
We foster a vibrant culture with regular fun meet-ups and lunch on us in the office once a month. You'll also have the opportunity to make a local impact through Spirit of Waracle, our initiative for getting involved in charitable causes locally, building strong team bonds and giving back.
Our values
To make the world a better place through impactful software
We take pride in delivering high quality work and seeing the impact it has. We are curious, proactive, and always learning; continuously improving ourselves and our skills. We strive for excellence in everything we do. We see every opportunity as a chance to raise the bar - for Waracle, our clients, and for our own professional growth.
We succeed together: whether we’re leading, supporting or learning. We lead with empathy, working as a unified team to understand and appreciate other people’s perspectives and experiences. This commitment to one another empowers everyone to do their best work and reach their full potential. We build trust, celebrate every contribution, and create a space where everyone has the opportunity to shine.
We have big goals, but we don’t try to do everything. We know there are a limited number of hours in a day, so we make every one of them count. We accomplish this by regularly pausing to assess the potential impact of our work, prioritising what matters most and then acting with purpose.
We are transparent in how we think and act. We seek and share context, give and accept feedback, and communicate openly. We take full ownership of what we deliver as individuals and as a team, and hold ourselves accountable. This openness and accountability gives us the clarity and purpose to deliver at our best.
We love what we do and find the fun in each day, celebrating our shared successes and the satisfaction of doing hard work well. We’re in this together, creating space for connection, laughter, and fun. When we look after our clients and each other, and do work we’re proud of, we go home happy.
Frequently-asked questions
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Absolutely! At Waracle, we welcome both permanent and contract applicants. Each job posting indicates if it's open to contract applications. We offer a diverse range of projects, both within and outside IR35 regulations, catering to various preferences and expertise levels.
We work on a Hybrid working model and offer flexible working hours. We're spread across 4 vibrant UK offices, but our teamwork isn't confined to those spaces, it's all about collaboration! While using the office is encouraged for our teams to work together, each of us has a home office setup, relishing the freedom of hybrid workstyles. As of now, remote work outside the UK isn't part of our standard practice.
We always want to hear from talented people, join our talent pool 👇 and we'll contact you when a new opportunity becomes available.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
