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With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.\nJob Details\nViridien is seeking a Software Developer - Data Platform & Distributed Systems to contribute to the design and development of a distributed, microservices-based platform supporting data cataloguing, metadata management, and high-volume transactional workflows.\nYou will work across the backend stack, building scalable services and APIs, designing efficient data models, and optimising performance. The platform is containerised and deployed on Kubernetes, using technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Redis, and Golang.\nAbout The Team\nYou will join a team focused on building scalable, distributed data platforms that support high-volume, data-intensive workflows.\nThe team works across backend engineering, infrastructure, and data systems, collaborating to deliver reliable, high-performance services in a modern cloud-native environment.\nKey Responsibilities\n-Backend Development & APIs\nDesign, develop, and maintain scalable microservices.\nBuild robust APIs and backend services interacting with databases, messaging systems, and caching layers.\n-Data & Performance\nDesign efficient data models and query patterns for high read/write workloads.\nAnalyse and optimise application and database performance.\n-Platform & Infrastructure\nContribute to containerisation, CI/CD pipelines, and Kubernetes deployments.\nSupport event-driven architectures using messaging systems and caching technologies.\n-Architecture & Reliability\nParticipate in system design and architecture discussions.\nEnsure reliability, observability, and performance of core services.\nQualifications\nRequired\nProven experience building backend services and distributed systems.\nStrong experience with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL.\nSolid understanding of data modelling, indexing, and query optimisation.\nExperience with messaging systems (e.g., Kafka) and caching (e.g., Redis).\nExperience with Docker and Kubernetes.\nStrong focus on scalability, performance, and maintainable code.\nStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex issues.\nPreferred\nExperience working with high-throughput or low-latency systems.\nFamiliarity with observability tools and performance profiling.\nExperience in data-intensive environments.\nExperience with Golang or willingness to learn.\nDemonstrated technical or project leadership experience.\nWhy work with us?\nCompetitive salary commensurate with experience\nHighly attractive bonus scheme\nHybrid model and flexible working with up to 2 days at home\nInitial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program\nCompany pension with generous employer contribution\nWellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health\nA flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!\nRegular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year\nCycle purchase scheme\nFlexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes\nBank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!\nRelaxed dress code policy\nLearning and Development\nAt Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.\nWe Care About The Environment\nWe encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.\nOur Hiring Process\nAt Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.\nDue to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.\nWe are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.\nWe see things differently. 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