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Lead Backend Engineer London - Hybrid (1x day per week) Salary: Up to £100k DOE + Benefits About Us Our client is a Insurtech Unicorn looking to expand their engineering team. With the opportunity to work on existing products which have generated millions in revenue to something new changing the landscape of the insurance world, this is the perfect opportunity for a results driven and growth focussed Senior engineer looking to start an ambitious business. The Role We're seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and scaling of cloud-native microservices using Python-especially FastAPI. You'll lead a cross-functional team building resilient Back End systems that support millions of users, with a direct impact on product and business outcomes. This fast-paced role demands expertise in building scalable, secure services and guiding the evolution of our platform's microservices ecosystem. What You'll Do Architect, build, and maintain scalable Python microservices deployed in cloud environments Lead architectural decisions focusing on performance, observability, fault tolerance, and scalability Own complex Back End features end-to-end-design, implement, test, deploy, and monitor Mentor and guide engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and best practices Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams in an agile environment Drive continuous improvement in engineering standards, code quality, and team productivity Shape the platform's service-oriented architecture and infrastructure as we scale Stay ahead of industry trends and champion AI and automation tools to boost team efficiency About You Proven leadership and hands-on experience building production-grade Python services with FastAPI, Flask, or Django REST Framework Deep understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, service discovery, and messaging patterns Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker; Kubernetes a plus) Strong software engineering fundamentals: clean code, testing, performance optimization, OOP, algorithms Familiar with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and CI/CD pipelines Comfortable in fast-changing environments with a strong sense of ownership and collaboration Growth mindset with a curiosity for AI-driven tooling and workflow enhancements Benefits: Private medical insurance, Company share options, Generous holiday allowance, Flexible hybrid working allowance. We're an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Senior SQL Database Administrator Location: Hybrid - Sunderland (with flexible working) Salary: Up to £55,000 + excellent benefits We're working with a respected organisation in Sunderland to recruit a Senior SQL Database Administrator . This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced IT team and take a lead role in the ongoing development, optimisation, and resilience of the organisation's database environment. You'll be responsible for maintaining high availability, supporting integrations across platforms, and ensuring the reliability and performance of systems critical to business operations. Key Responsibilities: Configure and manage high availability and disaster recovery solutions including Always On Availability Groups, mirroring, and clustering. Implement and test backup and recovery procedures to safeguard data. Monitor performance metrics and carry out tuning and optimisation as required. Support development and integration efforts across cloud and on-prem environments. Use version control tools (eg GitHub, Bitbucket) to manage database scripts and schema changes. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and system records. Collaborate with software developers, analysts, and other teams to deliver scalable and secure database services. Provide 2nd/3rd line support and investigate root causes of system issues. What We're Looking For: Solid experience in SQL Server database administration. Strong understanding of high availability, backup, and recovery strategies. Proficient in writing and troubleshooting T-SQL. Experience with ETL tools (eg SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Informatica, Talend). Familiarity with version control and collaborative working in a support or project setting. Strong communication skills and a methodical, team-focused approach. Desirable (but not essential): Experience with open-source RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with Redgate tools (SQL Toolbelt, Backup Pro, SQL Monitor). Benefits: Up to £55,000 salary depending on experience 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more Flexible and hybrid working, including early Friday finishes Health Cash Plan - cashback on optical, dental, therapies, and more (includes free child cover) Access to private healthcare through the plan Generous pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles Enhanced parental and family leave Business mileage allowance Life assurance (3x salary) Please note: This role is subject to a basic DBS check, funded by the employer. Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.