Backend Engineer

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Python/Django): Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems supporting real-time hospitality operations with an accent on software development lifecycle. Focus on building new, scalable products that help venues create seamless, data-driven guest experiences from the ground up.

Location: London (Occasional Travel required)

Salary: £75,000 - £95,000

Company

An established, global technology business within the hospitality-tech industry.

What you will do

• Design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance backend systems supporting real-time hospitality operations.
• Take ownership of key features throughout the software development lifecycle - from technical design through to deployment and ongoing optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and data science to deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions.
• Work with modern technologies such as Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch to deliver scalable, reliable software.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance system architecture and code quality.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years' experience in backend software development within a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Strong proficiency in Python (or similar modern backend language) and experience building RESTful APIs or microservices.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure)
• Passion for building customer-centric products and working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.