https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--36fe3e56-b1cc-4a8c-ba87-a3523fa8550c RSS feed for Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Randstad Technologies Recruitment. en-gb Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:41:55 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--36fe3e56-b1cc-4a8c-ba87-a3523fa8550c https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--36fe3e56-b1cc-4a8c-ba87-a3523fa8550c Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Manchester | Salary: £450 - £500/day Inside IR35 via Umbrella | Type: Contract | Senior Backend Engineer (Java) Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site) Role Type: Contract About the Role We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale resilient, high-performance distributed systems. This role is ideal for a pragmatic developer who thrives in fast-paced Agile environments, excels at navigating large existing codebases, and delivers production-ready software with minimal supervision. In this role, you will lead complex technical initiatives, influence system architecture, and leverage modern AI tooling (Claude and Codex) to accelerate delivery. You''ll work cross-functionally with product managers, frontend engineers, and platform teams while elevating code quality and mentoring fellow engineers. Core Responsibilities Architecture & API Design: Build and maintain scalable, fault-tolerant backend microservices and REST APIs. Technical Leadership: Lead medium-to-large engineering initiatives, participate in design reviews, and establish engineering best practices. System Operations & Reliability: Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and enhance observability, logging, an... Contract