Backend Engineer

We are recruiting a Backend Engineer within our Enterprise Architecture team to help us build event-driven solutions and democratise data access across our technology teams. Your first task will be to become proficient in cloud-native data and event streaming solutions. The next challenge for our team is to safely replace legacy workflows with event-driven architecture. You will join a vibrant Enterprise Architecture team, collaborating with Platform Engineers, Architects and Agile Delivery professionals. You will mentor and serve a variety of engineering and tech teams across our Technology Services department. What does the job involve? Working with Architects, data specialists and engineers to build solutions that democratise access to data and events. Being responsible for the full software lifecycle. Working with Business Analysts and users to safely replace legacy tech in a complex and fast-moving environment. Mentoring other engineers and agile teams to industrialise innovation. Continuous improvement, refinement and refactoring. Key technical skills: Strong experience in developing services and APIs using C# and/or Java. Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases. Secure development practices. Git-based source control. Knowledge of CI automation systems such as Jenkins Bonus points for: Event streaming (e.g. Kafka, Kinesis) and change data capture (CDC). Messaging (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS). Docker and Kubernetes. Solution and architecture design. Test-driven development (TDD). AWS cloud infrastructure (ECS, EKS, CodePipeline, RDS, CloudWatch). Previous experience working in e-commerce and/or financial services. Soft skills: Agile, SCRUM Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills Keen to learn and develop Passionate, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £89.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package. There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees. In return we will provide all the training and support you need to develop within your role.

AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 561,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £89.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.