2 of 2 Permanent Technical Debt Jobs in Tyne and Wear

Manager or Head of Engineering, we are seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to be the go-to authority for backend engineering, setting the technical vision, guiding architecture, and driving improvements in tools, processes, and delivery practices. You’ll remain hands-on for critical work, but your greatest impact … will come from technical leadership, enabling teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure services. With a strong foundation in backend technologies, including Java and Spring Boot, and event-driven systems such as Kafka, you’ll influence systems well beyond your own code, ensuring architectural integrity and high engineering standards ...

mandatory. Main Responsibilities: - Design, build, and maintain high-quality applications across web, mobile, and backend environments depending on project needs. - Take ownership of technical design and delivery for medium to high complexity features and systems. - Translate complex requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions. - Act as a subject matter expert … when needed. - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and design. - Drive improvements in engineering standards, tools, and processes. - Identify and reduce technical debt while supporting system modernisation efforts. - Ensure strong performance, scalability, security, and reliability across platforms. - Lead or contribute to technical initiatives spanning ...