Back-end Engineer

Back-end Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

The Back-End Engineer in Octopart is responsible for the design and maintenance of the systems, services, and data pipelines that power Octopart and other Altium products. You may expect deep technical challenges, high autonomy, and opportunities to contribute to product direction.

Altium offers the opportunity to conceive and build new product features for electronics engineers and add your own ideas to the world’s most collaborative and efficient electronics design platform.

Please note: The working mode is on-site: 5 days a week from our Cambridge office.

A Day in the Life of our Back-End Engineer

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web services using Go , Python , and related technology.
• Integrate web services with other Altium and third-party systems.
• Maintain data processing pipelines that handle millions of electronic parts per day.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data platform engineers, and DevOps engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment of web services.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience of at least 5+ years in web service development and system integration
• Concrete experience with GoLang or Python
• Understanding software architecture principles and design patterns related to web services
• Knowledge of database design and development using relational databases
• Problem-solving and analytical skills; able to understand complex business processes and system workflows
• Able to communicate clearly with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• A strong sense of product ownership.

Required Technology Experience

• Advanced knowledge of back-end development using Go or Python .
• Experience in designing web services with “Top-Down”/ “Schema-First” approach. Having experience in GraphQL is a significant plus.
• Experience in any Relational Database (e.g. MySQL) and distributed database (e.g. AWS RedShift, Snowflake)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with containerised development
• Familiarity with CI, CD, and Kubernetes is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information

Our Benefits

? Private health insurance including dental coverage

? Pension scheme with company match up to 9%

? nilo.health, mental health and wellbeing support

? Remote working abroad program

? Professional development support and resources

? Employee referral program

? 28 days' holiday + public holidays and special leave

? Home internet and remote working allowance

? Flexible working arrangements available based on role and location

? Enhanced family and special leave

? Corporate membership rates with national gyms

? Free lunch, snacks, and drinks in the office

? Electric car charging stations, free office parking, bicycle, and scooter storage

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘ To Make Our Lives Easier .’

At Renesas, you can:

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people‑first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement ( .

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