Software Engineer Back-End

About Symphony

Symphony is an AI-driven communication and technology firm that connects messaging, voice, directory, and analytics platforms. Our end-to-end encrypted systems support over 1,400 institutions by enhancing AI integration, prioritizing data security, managing regulatory compliance, and streamlining business processes.

Position Overview

We seek a collaborative Backend Engineer with a passion for Java and scalable system design to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute essential technical features to Symphony's core backend infrastructure, emphasizing maintainability and high availability. Your work will span significant re-engineering projects, including codebase refactoring, database optimization, infrastructure advancements, and CI/CD pipeline improvements.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement Java backend services and ensure their integration with Symphony components and databases such as MongoDB, BigTable, and Redis.
• Develop and maintain automation tooling for building, deploying, and operating Symphony's services within public cloud environments using GitOps methods (e.g., ArgoCD, Jenkins).
• Partner with Site Reliability Engineers to support infrastructure, resolve production issues, and maintain system stability.
• Engage actively in design discussions and code reviews to uphold standards for software construction, testing, and monitoring.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of experience in Java server-side development.
• Proven expertise managing software through development, deployment, and maintenance under stringent reliability standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities capable of independently managing mid-scale feature delivery.
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, collaborative, agile international environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning emerging technologies, software stacks, and tooling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Helm.
• Experience working within multi-cloud platforms including AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary between £45,000 and £60,000.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus scheme.
• Regionally competitive benefits package.
• Flexible benefits allowing customization according to personal preferences.
• Participation in local team events, team-building activities, and opportunities for professional growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Symphony is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process.