[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Northflank logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/48de5ad6-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/northflank.md)Remote opportunity at[Northflank](https://jobicy.com/company/northflank.md) # Backend Software Engineer Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/northflank.md)Share18 Aug 2026Published28Listing views3Application actions18 Sep 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryNorthflank is hiring a remote Backend Software Engineer to build and improve the core services behind its cloud-native application platform. The role focuses on scalable APIs, database optimisation, microservices, fault tolerance, and system performance. Candidates need at least three years of backend development experience, with strong skills in Go, Python, or Node.js and SQL/NoSQL databases. Experience with distributed systems, cloud providers, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and message queues is advantageous. Working hours must align with UTC within two hours, and the role offers salary, equity, and benefits. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a technically demanding mid-level to senior backend role requiring production experience with scalable systems, databases, microservices, cloud platforms, and reliability engineering. The broad salary range suggests scope and seniority may vary according to the candidate’s expertise. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader UK market for similar roles. Estimated job medianHighly competitive£89,500UK market range£60k–£95k0£105k AI insightThe stated annual range is £75,000–£104,000, producing a midpoint salary of £89,500. This is competitive for a UK remote backend engineer with 3+ years’ experience, particularly where cloud-native, distributed-systems, Kubernetes, and reliability skills are required; equity may add further value. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Backend Engineering](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Backend%20Engineering.md)[Go](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Go.md)[Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[Node.js](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Node.js.md)[Microservices](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Microservices.md)[REST APIs](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=REST%20APIs.md)[SQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SQL.md)[NoSQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=NoSQL.md)[Kubernetes](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Kubernetes.md)[Cloud Infrastructure](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Cloud%20Infrastructure.md) Cover letter sampleDear Hiring Team, I am excited to apply for the Backend Software Engineer role at Northflank. My backend engineering experience includes designing scalable APIs and services, improving database performance, and building reliable cloud-native systems using modern development practices. I would bring a practical, collaborative approach to strengthening the platform’s performance, availability, and developer experience. I am particularly motivated by Northflank’s work in infrastructure software and the opportunity to contribute to a high-growth, remote-first engineering team. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my experience with backend systems, microservices, and cloud tooling can support Northflank’s roadmap. Copy Sample interview questionsHow would you design a scalable, highly available backend service for a cloud platform?I would begin by clarifying throughput, latency, consistency, availability, and failure-recovery requirements. I would define service boundaries and data ownership, select appropriate synchronous or asynchronous communication patterns, implement observability and resilience measures, and validate the design through load and failure testing. How do you diagnose and improve poor database performance? I would use query profiling and database metrics to identify slow queries, missing indexes, lock contention, and inefficient data access patterns. Depending on the workload, I would improve schema and indexes, reduce unnecessary queries, introduce caching or read replicas, and measure the impact while protecting data integrity. What practices do you use to make API and microservice changes safe in production? I use clear API contracts, versioning where necessary, automated tests, code review, and documentation to maintain compatibility. For changes with risk, I favour incremental rollout techniques such as feature flags, canary releases, monitoring, and a tested rollback plan. How would you respond to a production incident affecting service availability? I would investigate using logs, metrics, traces, recent deployment history, and dependency health to establish the incident’s scope and likely cause. I would prioritise mitigation and transparent stakeholder communication, then document the root cause, corrective actions, and preventive monitoring or testing improvements. How do you collaborate effectively with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product stakeholders? I aim to make technical decisions understandable by explaining the customer impact, operational trade-offs, risks, and alternatives rather than focusing only on implementation details. I seek early input from frontend, DevOps, and product colleagues, record decisions, and use code reviews and retrospectives to improve alignment. Northflank is a cutting-edge cloud platform enabling developers to build and ship highly scalable, full-stack applications faster than ever before. We are a venture-backed company, and our platform is used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide in production. We are currently looking for a backend software engineer to join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals. As a backend software engineer at Northflank, you will play a crucial role in building core technology and contributing to the platform’s stability, performance, and product roadmap. This position is remote. Timezone: Working hours aligned with UTC ± 2 hours Key Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs * Optimize database performance and data structures * Develop and maintain microservices architecture * Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of our systems * Collaborate with front-end developers and DevOps teams * Participate in code reviews and technical discussions Requirements: * 3+ years of experience in backend development * Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js * Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) * Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture * Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with distributed systems and message queues * Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) * Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) * Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools * Contributions to open-source projects We offer a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the cloud-native revolution. If you are passionate about infrastructure software and want to join a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you! Compensation The compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to: skill set, experience, training, and location. The salary range is between £45k-£100k. Diversity Statement At Northflank, we are committed to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background or identity. We are dedicated to providing equal treatment and opportunity throughout hiring, selection, and employment regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category. Northflank is an equal opportunity employer. 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