Full-Time Senior Software Engineer (UK Remote)

Our Insights platform empowers educational institutions to analyze vast amounts of exam data, providing critical analytics that drive better learning outcomes.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop and maintain the core data processing and reporting systems that power this platform.

As a core contributor to our Examsoft Insights team, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing the data processing and reporting systems that power our analytics platform.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for processing and transforming large volumes of exam data using Java, AWS Lambda, SQS, EventBridge and other AWS technologies.
• Develop and optimize data storage and retrieval systems, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for data processing systems to ensure reliability and performance.
• Design / Implement RESTful APIs and event-driven systems.
• Optimize existing services for near real-time performance and cost-efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Architects, Product Managers, and other engineering leads, to deliver innovative solutions.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure high-quality code through peer reviews, automated testing, and adherence to software development standards.
• Create comprehensive documentation for the developed shared components, including usage guidelines and examples.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge/Experience:

• 8+ years of expertise in backend development, with proficiency in Java and experience with serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Strong understanding of data modeling and experience with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB).
• Ability to analyze data processing bottlenecks and identify performance improvements.
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders across various locations, including distributed teams based in Europe and the USA, to deliver impactful solutions.
• Extensive experience with software development best practices (e.g. design patterns, test-driven development, code profiling, debugging).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues in agile environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience with CI/CD tools, including build, deployment and test automation.
• Understanding or experience with AI/ML.
• A passion for mentoring and developing the skills of junior engineers.

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