Backend Engineer at Wide and Wise
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- Company
- Wide and Wise
- Location
- London, GB, United Kingdom
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Working hours
- 40 hours
- Posted
- Added to The Stack
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About the role
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our partner company! You will play a key role in building the next generation of infrastructure that powers innovation across industries like manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and energy. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-growing environment backed by top-tier investors, and to help shape how new ideas come to life in the real world. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Design and develop production-grade APIs, distributed systems, and backend services using Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or similar technologies. * Manage infrastructure involving relational and graph databases, containerization, and cloud platforms (AWS + Pulumi preferred). * Deploy to production from day one and take full ownership of your code and projects. * Create technical specifications, build features end-to-end, and ensure scalability and performance. * Collaborate across teams to solve complex technical and operational challenges. * Contribute to a culture of speed, ownership, and problem-solving. QUALIFICATIONS * Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a backend or infrastructure engineer. * Proven track record of delivering production-level software in fast-paced environments. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high sense of ownership. * Experience in distributed systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure. * Bonus: previous experience in an early-stage startup or having founded a project yourself. A high-intensity, mission-driven environment in London, working together 6 days a week. Visa sponsorship, relocation assistance, team meals, and all tools to move fast.
Responsibilities
The Backend Engineer will design and develop production-grade APIs and backend services while managing infrastructure involving databases and cloud platforms. They will collaborate across teams to solve complex challenges and contribute to a culture of speed and ownership.
Requirements
Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in backend or infrastructure engineering with a proven track record in fast-paced environments. Strong analytical skills and experience in distributed systems and cloud infrastructure are essential.
Key skills
- Python — in 1200 other listings on The Stack
- TypeScript — in 467 other listings on The Stack
- Go — in 230 other listings on The Stack
- Rust — in 84 other listings on The Stack
- APIs — in 34 other listings on The Stack
- Distributed Systems — in 342 other listings on The Stack
- Backend Services — in 23 other listings on The Stack
- Relational Databases — in 74 other listings on The Stack
- Graph Databases
- Containerization
- Cloud Platforms
- AWS
- Pulumi
- Technical Specifications
- Scalability
- Performance
On The Stack (as of 2026-11-05)
Frequently asked questions about Wide and Wise
Is this Backend Engineer role still open?
It was posted on 2025-11-10. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check Wide and Wise's site before applying.
Where is this role located?
The listing gives the location as London, GB, United Kingdom.
What skills does this role ask for?
The listing names: Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, APIs, Distributed Systems, Backend Services, Relational Databases, Graph Databases, Containerization, Cloud Platforms, AWS, Pulumi, Technical Specifications, Scalability, Performance.