Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Back-End Engineer – Remote / UK
Up to £70k per annum

Summary:
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a company that enables brands to gather, analyse, and act on customer feedback at scale. You’ll build scalable APIs, integrate AI and third-party tools, and help shape the platform’s architecture. This is a hands-on role where your work will directly impact how global brands understand and engage with their customers. The role is primarily remote, but candidates must be UK-based and able to attend the Midland office occasionally.

What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Build and maintain backend APIs for new platform products and features
  • Design standalone systems with clean separation from legacy infrastructure
  • Integrate third-party services, AI/LLM tools, video infrastructure, and analytics platforms
  • Support AI-powered features including LLM-based data processing and automated workflows
  • Collaborate directly with product and UX teams, including attending user interviews to understand real customer needs
  • Make architecture and technical decisions, taking ownership of the solutions you build
Requirements:
  • Significant experience in backend API development (REST / JSON-RPC)
  • Strong database design and architecture knowledge (SQL and/or NoSQL)
  • Experience integrating third-party services, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP), or other APIs
  • Comfortable collaborating with product and UX teams to deliver features end-to-end
  • Ability to take ownership of technical decisions and work in a fast-paced environment
Beneficial / Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Exposure to AI / LLM integrations or AI-powered features
  • Familiarity with modern agentic engineering tools (e.g., Claude Code, Copilot)
  • Experience with video platforms or analytics systems
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary (up to £70K) and stock options
  • Flexible remote working
  • Recognition for ownership and delivery
  • Fast-moving, innovative, collaborative culture
Interested in this role? If so, please apply now to #Lauren #REC1

Job Details

Company
CV Bay Ltd
Location
B2 4QA, Birmingham, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£60000 - £70000/annum Up to £70,000 per annum
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