Principal Backend Engineer

SchemeServe

Principal Backend Engineer responsible for defining backend engineering standards and providing technical leadership at SchemeServe. Collaborate with the CTO to evolve the engineering strategy in a fully remote role.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLead💰 £60,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in backend engineering practices, particularly in C#/.NET and TypeScript, while championing secure software development and code quality standards. Proven ability to provide architectural guidance and mentor engineering teams to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

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C#/.NET DevelopmentTypeScript DevelopmentSecure Software Development PracticesCloud-Native ArchitectureCI/CD and Testing Strategies

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Hard Skills

Backend EngineeringSoftware ArchitectureAPI DesignCode Quality StandardsObservability and PerformanceData Modelling PrinciplesApplication Security PrinciplesLegacy ApplicationsModern Service-Oriented ArchitecturesGit Development Workflow

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsTechnical MentorshipCollaborationInfluencing Technical DirectionContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

Azure Cloud ServicesModern DatabasesEngineering GovernanceImplementation PatternsOperational Practices

Industry Keywords

Large-Scale Backend SystemsEngineering StandardsDistributed SystemsSoftware CraftsmanshipTechnical Risk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDistributed Systems.NETTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the CTO to define and evolve SchemeServe's backend engineering strategy
Establish and maintain backend engineering standards, principles and best practices
Drive consistency across multiple engineering teams in architecture, implementation patterns and operational practices
Champion secure software development practices and help embed security throughout the software development lifecycle
Define and improve code quality standards, review processes and engineering governance
Provide architectural guidance for new systems, services and platform initiatives
Help shape and guide the ongoing transformation of our .NET Framework monolith into a modern service-based, API-first platform
Provide technical leadership across both C# and TypeScript backend ecosystems
Act as a technical mentor and coach for backend engineers across the organisation
Review significant technical proposals, designs and architectural decisions
Drive improvements in observability, resilience, performance and operational excellence
Identify technical risks and help teams navigate them successfully
Help teams make pragmatic technology decisions, balancing innovation, risk and long-term maintainability
Evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices, identifying opportunities that provide genuine business value
Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous learning and constructive technical challenge
Occasionally, contribute directly to implementation work when strategic initiatives or business priorities require it
Represent backend engineering interests in strategic technical discussions
Build strong relationships across Engineering, Product and Leadership teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial experience building and operating large-scale backend systems
Deep expertise in modern backend engineering practices
Strong experience with C#/.NET and TypeScript
Strong understanding of software architecture, distributed systems and API design
Experience working with both legacy applications and modern service-oriented architectures
Proven experience defining engineering standards across multiple teams or departments
Strong knowledge of secure software development practices and application security principles
Deep understanding of code quality, maintainability and software craftsmanship
Strong knowledge of Azure cloud services and cloud-native architecture
Excellent understanding of modern databases and data modelling principles
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to influence technical direction through expertise, collaboration and communication
Experience mentoring engineers and raising technical standards across teams
Strong understanding of CI/CD, testing strategies and modern software delivery practices
Excellent Git knowledge and development workflow practices
Ability to balance long-term technical strategy with short-term business priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote UK-based role
Twice-yearly company retreats
Flexible working arrangements
Dedicated professional development support
Paid charity days
Friendly, supportive and highly collaborative culture
Monthly biscuit deliveries