Backend Developer

Department
Developer
Vacancies
5+
Deadline
31 Aug, 2026
  • Employment Type

    Employment Type

    Full-time

  • Experience Level

    Experience Level

    2 Years

  • Salary Range

    Salary Range

    $110,000–$140,000

  • Location

    Location

    London, UK

Backend Developer

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for the server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

Gross annual compensation range: $110,000–$140,000 (depending on experience, with guaranteed annual salary reviews)


About Us

We’re a global team of 100+ passionate professionals working remotely from 40+ countries. We value flexibility and autonomy—you can work from your home office, a co-working space in Berlin, or a beachside café in Bali. A few times a year, we gather in inspiring locations around the world for meaningful team retreats.


About You

You are a proficient backend developer with a strong understanding of server-side technologies and a commitment to writing clean, efficient code. You enjoy solving complex problems and building scalable, reliable systems.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

  • 4+ years of experience with backend development in languages like Python, Go, or Node.js
  • Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Knowledge of API design and development (REST, GraphQL)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities
  • Design and implement scalable and secure server-side applications and APIs
  • Build and maintain data storage solutions
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
  • Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and reliability
  • Implement security and data protection measures
  • Participate in the entire application lifecycle, focusing on coding and debugging

Benefits

Time off isn’t just about rest—it’s an opportunity to reset, grow, and refocus. Here’s what we offer:

  • 24 paid days off per year + your local public holidays
  • Company-sponsored retreats (fully covered travel & lodging)
  • Laptop and a $2,500 home office setup budget
  • $2,000/year wellness & mental health allowance
  • Co-working space or internet reimbursement
  • Paid sabbaticals after 4 years of tenure
  • Flexible schedule—design your workday around your life

If you are passionate about building robust and scalable backend systems, we would love to hear from you.

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