Senior Backend Engineer (Remote UK) at Pitchup.com - VueJobs
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Senior Backend Engineer (Remote UK) at Pitchup.com - VueJobs
"Pitchup.com is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to help us modernise and build on our approach to back-end development. We use Python extensively, with Django forming the bulk of our backend. We're beginning to explore an event-driven architecture to maximise our ability to deliver changes quickly, responding to feedback from our users and trying out new ideas with a fast feedback loop."
"Able to demonstrate at least 5 - 7 years of experience as a Backend developer, ideally within a scaling business. Demonstrable proficiency in Python and a strong understanding of software architecture, microservices and ideally event-driven architecture An appreciation of the challenges regarding building adaptive and responsive websites You are able to solve problems in a structured way You are able to communicate technical concepts in a lucid, structured fashion to colleagues Team player, self-motivated, able to plan and prioritise effectively Experience of working as part of an Agile development team"
Pitchup.com is the leading website for outdoor holidays, offering over 5,300 camping, glamping, and caravan sites worldwide. The Senior Backend Engineer role focuses on modernising backend development using Python and Django, exploring event-driven architecture, decomposing the monolith, and improving development practices. Responsibilities include adding features to customer and campsite sites, scoping and implementing backend features with the Product Owner, suggesting architectural changes, and enhancing development processes. Required experience includes 5–7 years as a backend developer, strong Python proficiency, understanding of software architecture, microservices, event-driven systems, structured problem-solving, clear technical communication, and Agile team experience. Desirable skills include OTA knowledge, continuous delivery, feature flags, and SOLID principles.
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