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Backend/Platform Engineer

Build backend services, APIs, and middleware that connect applications. Improve performance and modernise systems where it helps delivery and operations.

Mid level

The role in detail.

The responsibilities and experience below show how this role contributes to DataU’s work.

Areas this role touches

Backend services, APIs, Middleware, and Modernisation

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Mid level

3–5 years experience

Own backend components and integrations for defined product areas.

What you will do

  • Develop services, APIs, and middleware for application workflows.
  • Integrate systems while maintaining clear contracts and dependable data flow.
  • Investigate performance issues and improve existing platform components.
  • Implement and test APIs and middleware used by multiple application modules.
  • Profile bottlenecks and improve performance without disrupting existing integrations.

What you will bring

  • Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs.
  • Understanding of integration, testing, and operational reliability.
  • Experience delivering production backend services and solving integration problems.

Useful experience

  • Experience modernising established application platforms.

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