Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, API) – Software – Remote

Senior Backend Engineer (Kotlin, API, AWS) – Software Solution – Europe/Remote
Day rate: £450 – £550 (inside IR35)
Duration: 6 months
Start: ASAP

My new client is looking for a contract Senior Backend Engineer with Kotlin and API experience.
Project Specification: Contribute to the design and build of a range of API solutions. This includes contribution to the support of data ingestion through a range of sources.

Key Skills/Experience:
* Kotlin (Java acceptable)
* PostgreSQL
* AWS
* Terraform
* Docker

Requirements:
* Experience delivering technical development and design
* Practical experience of delivering in a client focused, agile, environment
* Experience mentoring junior developers in an ad-hoc way
* Empathy and people skills
* Good understanding of security and performance considerations
* Understanding of architectural and design patterns
* General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools
* Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
* Excellent collaboration skills

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and build backend features using Kotlin
* Supporting component design, development and maintenance, taking personal responsibility for technical quality standards within the project team
* Assisting with defining structured practices, particularly in the areas of source code management, execution and deployment
* Designing and supporting data storage solutions
* Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
* Using appropriate tools to maintain version control and build processes
* Gathering feedback and building solutions to mitigate potential problems
* Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
* Working with, and supporting, the delivery architect (team lead) in project execution to achieve timely delivery

Other Considerations:
* An attitude for learning
* Excellent communication skills
* Data-driven approach
* Largely UK based team so close alignment desired (GMT +1-3 hour timezone)

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements