Substrakt

Backend Engineer

• Build, deploy and maintain backend solutions for new website builds, existing website updates, API integrations and server-side development
• Develop primarily in Python, Django and Wagtail, contributing to PHP and WordPress websites where needed
• Deploy to staging and production environments, following release processes and conducting post-deployment checks
• Write clear, efficient code using secure development practices
• Perform manual and automated testing and participate in peer code reviews
• Investigate bugs, optimise database queries and maintain reliable, responsive and secure websites and applications
• Collaborate with Backend Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Designers and Client Success Managers
• Contribute to scoping, technical planning, solution reviews and documentation
• Join client conversations when technical input is needed
• Estimate tasks, communicate progress, flag issues and take ownership of delivery and technical quality
• Troubleshoot live website and application issues
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota for urgent incidents

Growth Marketing

• Coordinate marketing activity across email, social media, the website and industry events
• Maintain content calendars, assets and approvals
• Help write and schedule blogs, case studies, email campaigns and social media posts
• Research prospective clients, competitors and sector developments
• Identify insights and opportunities for products and services
• Build and maintain prioritized lists of target organizations and contacts
• Help identify decision-makers and opportunities for new business conversations
• Identify growth opportunities for existing clients
• Prepare research, briefings and sales materials
• Support conference appearances, sponsorships and marketing materials
• Conduct outreach before events and follow-up afterward
• Maintain accurate CRM records
• Report on campaign performance and business development activity
• Turn findings into clear, practical insights

Backend Engineer

Growth & Marketing Coordinator