Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist

Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist in Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) | Client Server Find a job Post a job Sign up Tired of searching? Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Java Software Engineer DWP Digital Cochrane Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE7), NE7 7NE £44447 - £59813 per annum 1 week ago Software Developer - Consultant Hackajob Ltd Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £57k - £61k per year 2 days ago Software Developer - Senior Consultant Hackajob Ltd Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £61k - £78k per year 2 days ago Software Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6QZ £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 week ago Principal Embedded Software Engineer Verso Recruitment Battlefield, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 1AD £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus 1 week ago AI Engineer - SC Cleared NSD Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 £70000 - £120000 per annum 1 week ago D365 Developer Harvey Nash Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Negotiable 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Whitchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE15), NE15 0HT £60000 - £70000 per annum 2 weeks ago Java Developer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) Up to £60,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Java Engineer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 50,000-70,000 Annual 2 weeks ago Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist Client Server View Profile Kings Manor, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) Permanent Contract; On-site Published: 2 days ago £100000 - £130000 per annum + bonus + benefits Apply Save Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist Client Server Apply Lead Backend Engineer / Developer (Python TypeScript API) Newcastle onsite to £130k Are you a technologist who enjoys working with a range of programming languages and liaising with clients? You could be joining a scaling FinTech within the consulting division of the Newcastle office. What's in it for you: Salary to £130k + Bonus 25 days holiday Bupa healthcare Generous pension contribution Continuous career development opportunities Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays Relocation assistance (within the UK) Your role: As a Lead Backend Engineer you'll design and implement the logic behind core applications, build APIs and microservices that handle data processing, business rules and third-party integrations and oversee the configuration and upkeep of secure, reliable server environments, working with a range of programming languages and technologies, dependant on the client environment. You'll work closely with internal teams and customers to gather detailed requirements through meetings and workshops and help shape the product vision and roadmap by offering technical insight and feasibility guidance, remaining hands-on with architecture and design. You will be a technical leader, instilling best practices, conducting code reviews, mentoring and collaboratively problem solving to help your team remove any blockers and delivery high quality software. Location: You'll join colleagues in brand new Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday), working hours 0900-1800 with some flexibility. The offices are well equipped and offer fantastic views across the City and the local countryside, many employees walk or cycle in (onsite showers available!). About you: You have achieved a minimum 2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar technical discipline from a top tier / Russel Group university, backed by A's at A-level You have strong software engineering experience with a range of technology e.g. C#, .Net, Python, TypeScript, C++, Rust, RESTful APIs, Vue.js, React, PostgreSQL, CI/CD, Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps You have advanced communication and client relationship building skills gained within a consultancy environment You have strong business acumen You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence Apply now to find out more about this Lead Backend Engineer / Developer opportunity. Apply Client Server Other Sectors and Industries 20 Reviews 43 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 1999 Location London, Esher, Europe Company size 51-250 Who We Are At Client Server,
we are driven by technology but powered by people. We help businesses
across the UK, Europe, and the USA build world-leading engineering and tech
teams. Since 1999, we
have partnered with some of the biggest names in technology, from Fintech and
Gaming to Crypto and Proprietary Trading, to find people to propel them
forward. Partnering with our Clients We work with
clients ranging from cutting edge technology start-ups to established
technology leaders, including software houses, investment banks, hedge funds
and consultancies. We see ourselves
as a dedicated part of a client’s recruiting arm, with servicing tech roles at
the core. Each client is assigned their own Account Manager, who is the first
port of call for all hiring and candidate queries. It is their job to know and
anticipate a client’s needs and ensure only the highest calibre of candidates
is presented for their roles. “Client Server have always found us exceptional
candidates - both permanent and freelance - that meet the requirements we give
them regarding skillset or rates. It's quality over quantity and they take a
huge amount of the leg work out of recruitment by really filtering the pool of
potential hires before they get to us.” Working with Top Talent Partnerships
define us. We’re proud of the thousands of technologists whose careers we’ve
helped build, often over several years and different jobs. We regularly work
with candidates from all over the world, and have a detailed understanding of
the technology market, salaries and range of opportunities available. “Client
Server maintained a high level of professionalism throughout the entire
process. Communication was clear, timely, and transparent. In particular, I am
the most happiest with how recruiting team demonstrated a thorough
understanding of both the job requirements and my qualifications.” Our Commitment to DEI Client
Server is dedicated to building diverse technology teams globally. We see
first-hand the benefits of hiring a diverse team and encourage our clients to
have regular conversations around diversity to ensure their attitudes reflect
our own. We help clients with specific diversity needs by implementing female
friendly recruitment processes such as blind hiring and by writing adverts that
use female coded words, highlight female friendly benefits, and include DEI
statements. We post these adverts on a range of professional channels including
smaller DEI websites to build diverse pipelines. Methods
we encourage our clients use to improve DEI: Diverse interviewing panels Female imagery on websites Remote working Enhanced maternity Returnships Hiring females into leadership In 2023, 18% of our placements
were female. We are always striving to improve these figures year on year and
will continue to do our part to shrink the diversity gap in tech. Talking Tech Are you fascinated by the ever-evolving
world of technology and how it's reshaping our lives, industries, and the
future as we know it? Welcome to Talking Tech! In each episode, we explore the latest tech
trends, innovations, and breakthroughs that are transforming the way we live,
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for an episode, please get in touch. Similar Lead Backend Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Java Software Engineer DWP Digital Cochrane Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE7), NE7 7NE £44447 - £59813 per annum 1 week ago Software Developer - Consultant Hackajob Ltd Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £57k - £61k per year 2 days ago Software Developer - Senior Consultant Hackajob Ltd Gallowgate, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) £61k - £78k per year 2 days ago Software Engineering Manager KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 6QZ £55000 - £65000 per annum 1 week ago Principal Embedded Software Engineer Verso Recruitment Battlefield, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 1AD £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus 1 week ago AI Engineer - SC Cleared NSD Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 £70000 - £120000 per annum 1 week ago D365 Developer Harvey Nash Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1), NE1 Negotiable 1 day ago Senior Software Engineer KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions LTD Whitchester, Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE15), NE15 0HT £60000 - £70000 per annum 2 weeks ago Java Developer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1) Up to £60,000 per annum 1 month ago Senior Java Engineer Anson Mccade Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear 50,000-70,000 Annual 2 weeks ago Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist jobs Lead Backend Engineer - Technologist jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne IT jobs IT jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Software Development jobs Software Development jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Jobs in Newcastle Upon Tyne Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy