backend engineer jobs in Chelmsford

About the Team Dex is an AI-powered recruiter, matching exceptional software engineers with top tech companies. We're one of the fastest-growing UK startups, and have raised $3.1M from a16z and Concept Ventures to build a best-in-class voice agent, matching engine and web app experience that will redefine the way that talent and opportunity connect. We're hiring a Python engineer to join our...

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.

You will work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and the CTO to design and evolve a highly scalable, asynchronous, cloud-native platform. This is a hands-on senior engineering role with real technical ownership, influence over architecture, and scope to mentor others.

You will be working closely with the Machine Learning team; however, you are not required or expected to have background in Machine Learning. This is an applied role, and we are looking to hire a software engineer with experience in cloud computing and distributed systems. In this role, you will:

About Prighter Prighter is a fast-growing LegalTech company building productised services and SaaS solutions for compliance with data protection as well as AI & digital governance regulations. With the mission to enable companies around the world to comply with regulatory requirements for their digital business, our services and SaaS solutions guide our global clients through the increasingly...

You will oversee 2–3 backend squads, shaping long-term microservices architecture using Java 21 and AWS. This role balances strategic technical leadership with hands-on mentorship to drive engineering excellence, security, and scalable system design. Why this role is remarkable:

You will design and deploy robust frontend client, backend services, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native solutions by utilising your software development knowledge and your DevOps proficiency across AWS and GCP.

Engineering Manager – Mobile (Android & iOS) 📍 Leeds, UK | Hybrid Working We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager (Mobile) to lead the development and operation of high-traffic Android and iOS applications used daily by millions of users across multiple European markets. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll guide a cross-functional squad, drive technical excellence, and...

Accelerant is building a new platform that will serve as the backbone of how risk is exchanged in the future. The Product & Technology team is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about building high quality software systems that are valued by customers. If you join our team, here are some of things you’ll be doing: - Working closely with peer engineers, product...

Join OCI’s Edge Security team as a Principal Engineer to architect and deliver cloud-scale DDoS protection. You’ll lead design for high-performance detection and mitigation systems, drive automation and operational excellence, and set the technical direction for customer-facing DDoS capabilities across OCI’s global edge. This role requires deep expertise in Linux networking data path and...

Code Wizards Group is a world leader in backend and multiplayer infrastructure for the gaming industry. From high-scale AAA console and PC games to fast-paced mobile indie titles, we empower studios to bring multiplayer experiences to life. Within the Group lie Multiplayer Wizards, whose sole responsibility is to help game studios to run and operate their game infrastructure seamlessly for the...

You will be a great fit if you: - Have 5+ years full-stack experience, with strong JavaScript/TypeScript depth. - Are backend-leaning, with deep Node. js and API experience. - Have previously worked in early-stage start-ups or very lean engineering teams. - Have extensive evidence of being a hands-on individual contributor in complex codebases.

You will join a cross-functional product engineering team working on the evolution and modernisation of a core SaaS platform. The focus is on building scalable, cloud-native services while improving reliability, performance, and long-term maintainability.

📍 Remote | Full-Time 👋 About Us Medify is a mission-driven EdTech company widening access to medicine and healthcare careers. Our platform supports thousands of learners preparing for high-stakes admissions exams, and our engineering team plays a critical role in delivering reliable, scalable, and high-quality learning experiences. Medify Engineering is a team of ten engineers across two...

Vice President of Engineering Location: Remote (Ideally need to be based in the UK) Salary: £140,000–170,000 base + equity + benefits About the Company Join a Series A–funded digital asset risk-management platform backed by Microsoft, Coinbase, Samsung, Nyca, and Neotribe. With $22M raised and three years of financial runway, the company powers real-time risk monitoring, analytics, and...

You will work as part of a collaborative R&D team focused on delivering high-quality features, and developing the services architecture. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex systems and is looking to develop new services that exploit a cloud-native ecosystem while modernizing legacy services into a containerized, cloud-native ecosystem.

You will own core product surfaces from problem → solution → impact.

You will design, develop, and maintain our platform’s backend infrastructure, focusing on multi-tenant architectures, security, and efficient LLM integration. This role requires a strong understanding of Python web frameworks, cloud services (particularly AWS), and modern AI approaches including working with agentic architecture.

You will be joining a fast growing technology company building a production grade platform that enables advanced AI driven products.

You will have real ownership, influence over technical decisions and the space to build things the right way.

You will be trusted to take responsibility across the stack, including

You will be responsible for the entirety of the back end features of the products.

You will be in charge of building scalable backend services and awesome messaging queues.

You will be responsible for developing a Python-based back end platform that's handling 100,000+s of interactions daily.