Software Developer (Full-Stack / Backend / API & Systems) – Europe (London / Amsterdam / Remote – Hybrid Preferred)

Looking for a skilled Software Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance applications for modern digital platforms.

This is a specialized engineering role, where you will work on backend systems, APIs, and full-stack applications that support real-time, high-traffic environments. You will play a key role in building robust architectures and delivering reliable, production-grade software.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend and full-stack applications • Build and optimize RESTful APIs and microservices • Work on system design, architecture, and performance optimization • Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of applications • Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code • Participate in code reviews and Agile development processes

🛠️ Required Skills

💻 Programming & Development

• Strong experience in Java / Python / Node.js / C# • Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms • Experience with backend frameworks (Spring Boot, Django, Express, .NET)

🔗 APIs & System Design

• Expertise in REST APIs, microservices architecture • Experience with API security, authentication (OAuth2, JWT) • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed systems

🗄️ Databases

• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis)

☁️ Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with AWS / Azure / GCP • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience with high-traffic or real-time systems • Knowledge of event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ) • Exposure to FinTech / SaaS / product-based environments • Frontend experience (React / Angular / Vue) for full-stack roles

🎓 Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science / IT (preferred) • Or equivalent hands-on experience with strong project portfolio