https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--3fbdcb59-03c8-41e2-8539-9c9018c78820 RSS feed for Senior Backend Engineer (Java) at Randstad Technologies Recruitment. en-gb Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:17:19 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--3fbdcb59-03c8-41e2-8539-9c9018c78820 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-backend-engineer-java-randstad-technologies-recruitment--3fbdcb59-03c8-41e2-8539-9c9018c78820 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:54:27 GMT Location: City | Salary: 450.00-450.00 Daily | Type: Contract | Senior Backend Engineer (Java)Location: Manchester, UK (Hybrid - 2 days/week on-site)Role Type: ContractAbout the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesArchitecture and 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 and Reliability: Troubleshoot complex production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and enhance observability, logging, and performance.Delivery and Quali... Contract