Senior Software Engineer (java/scala)

🚀 Senior Software Engineer (Scala / Distributed Systems)

📍 Manchester (Hybrid / 3-4 Days On-Site) 💼 Global Mobility & AI Tech Pionee

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The physical world is the next frontier for artificial intelligence. I am currently partnering with a hyper-growth technology pioneer that is completely redefining how we interact with physical infrastructure—blending advanced intelligence with real-world assets to unlock seamless, frictionless experiences for millions of users worldwid

e.Following massive expansion, they are scaling their core application development team i n Manchest er. This isn't a role for maintaining the status quo; it’s a greenfield opportunity to design, build, and scale a global, high-volume mobility and e-commerce platform from the ground u

p.If you have a product-oriented mindset and a passion for engineering excellence, this is your chance to build systems that directly impact everyday travel experiences on a global scal

e.🛠️ What You’ll Be Doi

ngAs a senior member of the engineering team, you will take true ownership of the backend services powering a global platfor

• m.Architect & Scal e: Design and implement highly available, scalable backend services for a high-volume, global e-commerce and mobility platfor
• m.End-to-End Ownershi p: Lead the complete lifecycle of new features, from initial technical specification through to automated deploymen
• t.System Desig n: Build distributed systems capable of handling massive consumer traffic across global transport hub
• s.Collaborat e: Partner with global stakeholders to design and integrate seamless APIs that expand the company's ecosyste
• m.Engineering Cultur e: Champion best practices in TDD/BDD, automation testing, robust CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative blameless post-mortem

s.? What We’re Looking F

orWe need a senior engineer who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative spaces and values clear, transparent communicatio

n.Essential Capabilitie

• s:Distributed Systems Expertis e: Proven ability to deliver large-scale distributed systems and microservices for high-volume, consumer-facing application
• s.Backend Master y: Advanced proficiency wit h Sca la (their principal backend tool), Java, or similar robust language
• s.Modern Architectur e: Strong experience with event-driven architectures and modern software design paradigm
• s.Data Fluenc y: Hands-on experience working with relational and modern database technologies like MySQL and PostgreSQ
• L.CI/CD & Agil e: Deep understanding of automated build, test, and deploy workflow

s.Nice to Hav

• e:Familiarity with container technologies and Infrastructure as Code (IaC
• ).A background in e-commerce platforms or complex third-party API integration
• s.Exposure to TypeScript, React, Snowflake, AWS, Datadog, or GitHub Copilo
• t.A proactive interest in leveraging emerging AI technologies to enhance engineering productivit