backend engineer jobs in Northampton

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 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.

Job Description 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...

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:

Job Description 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...

Job Description 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...

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 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.

Job Description Software Development Engineer III Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success. Why Join Us? To shape the future of travel, people must come...

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.

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We’re United Repair Centre (URC), and we’re on a mission to reshape the clothing industry by extending the life of clothing while putting people first. Our scalable repair approach and platform serves global brands, cuts textile waste, and puts craftsmanship and impact at the heart of the clothing industry, while creating meaningful jobs for people distanced from the labor market. We are now...

📍 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...

Job Description Senior ML & AI Engineer Remote (Bath office 1 day per month) Up to £80,000 About the Role We’re partnered with a fast-growing tech startup focused on how brands and retailers use data. Their AI platform brings together data science, immersive visualisation, and large-scale machine learning to optimise product ranges, plan shopper journeys, and drive smarter commercial...

Job Description DFUSION builds and maintains the platforms behind the likes of YachtBuyer and YachtCharterFleet. High-performance digital products used by millions. We combine strong engineering, advanced data and premium UX to deliver the most sophisticated technology in the luxury yachting sector. We’re looking for two Senior Full Stack Engineers with deep, hands-on experience building...

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:

Job Description About Us We are a fast-growing fintech company building modern, scalable platforms that power real-world financial products. Our engineering culture values clean architecture, strong ownership, and pragmatic innovation. We operate in a cloud-native, microservices environment and invest heavily in frontend quality, design systems, and developer experience. The Role As a Lead...

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 as part of a collaborative R&D team focused on delivering high-quality features, and developing the client architecture using the latest UI patterns.