Backend Engineer

6 hours ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Altium Full time

 
 
Why Altium?

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to world's technology giants, our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers, supply chain, and manufacturing, letting them collaborate as never before.

Constant innovation has created a transformative technology, unique in its spaceMore than 30,000 companies and 100,000 electronics engineers worldwide use AltiumWe are growing, debt-free, and financially strong, with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry About the Role 

The Backend Engineer in Octopart is responsible for the design and maintenance of the systems, services, and data pipelines that power Octopart and other Altium products. You may expect deep technical challenges, high autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to product direction.  

Altium offers the opportunity to conceive and build new product features for electronics engineers and add your own ideas to the world's most collaborative and efficient electronics design platform. 

Please note: The working mode is on-site: 5 days a week from our Cambridge office.

A Day in the Life of our Backend Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services using Go, Python, and related technology. Integrate web services with other Altium and third-party systems. Maintain data processing pipelines that handle millions of electronic parts per day. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of web services. Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices. Who We're Looking For 
Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience: Proven experience of at least 5+ years in web service development and system integrationConcrete experience with GoLang or Python Understanding software architecture principles and design patterns related to web services Knowledge of database design and development using relational databases Problem-solving and analytical skills; able to understand complex business processes and system workflows Able to communicate clearly with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders A strong sense of product ownership. Required Technology Experience
Advanced knowledge of back-end development using Go or Python. Experience in designing web services with "Top-Down"/ "Schema-First" approach. Having experience in GraphQL is a significant plus. Experience in any Relational Database (e.g. MySQL) and distributed database (e.g. AWS RedShift, Snowflake) Strong understanding of distributed systems Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)  Familiarity with containerised development 

Familiarity with CI, CD, and Kubernetes is a plus. 

Soft Skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment 
Our Benefits

Private health insurance including dental coverage

Pension scheme with company match up to 9% 

, mental health and wellbeing support 

Remote working abroad program

Professional development support and resources 

Employee referral program

  28 days' holiday + public holidays and special leave

Home internet and remote working allowance 

Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location

Enhanced family and special leave

Corporate membership rates with national gyms 

Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office

Electric car charging stations, free office parking, bicycle, and scooter storage

Our hybrid schedule 

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate, learn from one another, and accelerate innovation. Some exceptions apply.

Also, we would like you to know
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other:  

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Are you already an Altium employee? Please apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions, please contact HR.

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