Backend Engineer

AND Digital

. Help organisations navigate the future of technology by combining human expertise, emerging technology, and AI .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in backend engineering with a strong focus on designing scalable and resilient systems, utilizing programming languages such as Java, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or Go. Proficient in implementing Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and applying AI patterns to enhance backend solutions.

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Backend Engineering ExperienceREST/GraphQL API DevelopmentAzure Cloud ProficiencyInfrastructure as Code (Terraform)Client-Facing Engagement Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaNode.jsTypeScriptPythonGoREST APIsGraphQL APIsEvent-Driven ArchitectureDistributed ServicesInfrastructure as Code

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTrust BuildingPragmatic Decision-MakingAdaptabilityKnowledge Sharing

Tools & Technologies

AzureTerraformCI/CD PipelinesCloud-Native PatternsAI Frameworks

Industry Keywords

ConsultingClient-FacingTechnical IntegritySolution DiscoveryMultidisciplinary Teams

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudGraphQLJavaJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTerraformTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help organisations navigate the future of technology by combining human expertise, emerging technology, and AI
Design and build scalable, resilient, and maintainable backend systems
Develop REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed services
Work with Azure and cloud-native patterns
Implement Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, and modern deployment practices
Contribute to frontend codebases when needed while focusing primarily on backend and systems engineering
Shape architectural direction and review designs
Apply engineering good practice and make pragmatic technical decisions
Identify and apply suitable AI patterns, frameworks, and tooling to backend systems
Contribute to solution discovery and delivery in consulting and client-facing engagements
Balance client outcomes with technical integrity
Act as a trusted technical partner for delivery teams and clients
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and share knowledge

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on backend engineering experience with depth in one or more of Java, Node.js, TypeScript, Python, or Go
Ability to work confidently across multiple programming languages
Proven ability to design and build scalable, resilient, and maintainable backend systems
Experience with REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven architectures, and distributed services
Hands-on experience with Azure and understanding of cloud-native patterns
Experience with Infrastructure as Code, preferably Terraform
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices
Comfortable contributing to frontend codebases when needed
Ability to shape architectural direction, review designs, and apply engineering good practice
Ability to take ownership of technical problems, make pragmatic decisions, and explain reasoning to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Curiosity about emerging AI patterns, frameworks, and tooling
Ability to apply AI pragmatically according to client needs
Understanding of appropriate AI use cases in backend systems, including classification, summarisation, and anomaly detection
Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
Comfortable operating in ambiguous problem spaces and contributing to solution discovery and delivery
Ability to balance client outcomes and technical integrity
Ability to act as a trusted technical partner within delivery teams and with clients
Care deeply about high-quality work and real value
Clear communication and ability to build trust with clients and teammates
Pragmatic, adaptable, and outcome-focused approach
Enjoyment of knowledge sharing and helping others grow
Low-ego collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days bookable holiday + flexible Bank Holidays
Pension: 6% of salary paid by AND Digital with a further 2% paid by you (can be increased by choice)
Aviva healthcare cover (including pre-existing condition cover) for you
Flexibenefit: £1000 assigned to you via our benefits portal to select or upgrade the benefits that suit you the most; any unused allowance from the £1000 can be taken as cash
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Eye test + first pair of glasses
Generous Enhanced Maternity and Enhanced Partner (Paternity) Leave
Regional ‘Clubs’ and Practice Areas supporting belonging, collaboration, innovation, and learning
Inclusive environment with application and interview adjustments available