Ground Control

Senior Backend Developer

Ground Control

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: St Albans • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDjangoGraphQLPostgresPython

About the role

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, Graphene, and AWS Lambda.
  • Build and evolve systems that handle complex business logic and constraints
  • Develop and maintain GraphQL and RESTful APIs for web, mobile, and third-party integrations
  • Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
  • Support and mentor other developers through code reviews and collaboration
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into robust technical solutions.

Requirements

  • Strong commercial experience as a backend developer using Python ideally within a start-up or scale up environment
  • Proven experience building and maintaining API-driven systems
  • Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
  • Experience designing scalable and maintainable backend architectures
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
  • Willingness to learn FastAPI.
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS)
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: Reflective of your experience and the seniority of the role.
  • Pension scheme: Helping you plan confidently for the future.
  • Performance‑linked bonus: Bonus opportunities aligned to your level and contribution.
  • Recognition schemes: Celebrate great work through our company‑wide recognition programmes.
  • Private GP service: Fast, convenient access to private GP appointments when you need them.
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonDjangoGrapheneAWS LambdaGraphQLRESTful APIsPostgreSQLCI/CDFastAPIbackend architecture
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationmentoringcollaboration