Senior Software Engineer (Scala / Distributed Systems)
Manchester (Hybrid / 3-4 Days On-Site) Global Mobility & AI Tech Pionee
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The physical world is the next frontier for artificial intelligence. I am currently partnering with a hyper-growth technology pioneer that is completely redefining how we interact with physical infrastructure—blending advanced intelligence with real-world assets to unlock seamless, frictionless experiences for millions of users worldwid
e.Following massive expansion, they are scaling their core application development team in Manchester. This isn't a role for maintaining the status quo; it’s a greenfield opportunity to design, build, and scale a global, high-volume mobility and e-commerce platform from the ground u
p.If you have a product-oriented mindset and a passion for engineering excellence, this is your chance to build systems that directly impact everyday travel experiences on a global scal
e. What You’ll Be Doi
ngAs a senior member of the engineering team, you will take true ownership of the backend services powering a global platfor
- m.Architect & Scale: Design and implement highly available, scalable backend services for a high-volume, global e-commerce and mobility platfor
- m.End-to-End Ownership: Lead the complete lifecycle of new features, from initial technical specification through to automated deploymen
- t.System Design: Build distributed systems capable of handling massive consumer traffic across global transport hub
- s.Collaborate: Partner with global stakeholders to design and integrate seamless APIs that expand the company's ecosyste
- m.Engineering Culture: Champion best practices in TDD/BDD, automation testing, robust CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative blameless post-mortem
s.?? What We’re Looking F
orWe need a senior engineer who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative spaces and values clear, transparent communicatio
n.Essential Capabilitie
- s:Distributed Systems Expertise: Proven ability to deliver large-scale distributed systems and microservices for high-volume, consumer-facing application
- s.Backend Mastery: Advanced proficiency with Scala (their principal backend tool), Java, or similar robust language
- s.Modern Architecture: Strong experience with event-driven architectures and modern software design paradigm
- s.Data Fluency: Hands-on experience working with relational and modern database technologies like MySQL and PostgreSQ
- L.CI/CD & Agile: Deep understanding of automated build, test, and deploy workflow
s.Nice to Hav
- e:Familiarity with container technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC
- ).A background in e-commerce platforms or complex third-party API integration
- s.Exposure to TypeScript, React, Snowflake, AWS, Datadog, or GitHub Copilo
- t.A proactive interest in leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance engineering productivit
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