Back-end Engineer at British Council

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Engineering, PHP Development, Symfony Framework, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, Agile Development, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Data Processing, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Communication Skills, Cloud Services, Middleware Applications, Continuous Learning

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. Apply by: Sunday 09th Nov 2025 23:59 Local time Design, develop, test, and document backend systems using agreed specifications, standards, and tools. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to plan and deliver backend engineering stories aligned with project milestones and quality standards. Contribute to the technical design and implementation of scalable, reliable backend solutions that support global product and service delivery. Promote an inclusive team culture through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. Stay informed on emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where beneficial. Engage with stakeholders and business partners to understand backend engineering needs and deliver tailored technical solutions. Ensure backend systems comply with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and security protocols. Implement robust monitoring and logging to proactively detect and address potential security or compliance issues. Work with data and business analysts to gather requirements and develop data-driven backend optimisations that enhance system performance and value. Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of backend technologies, frameworks, and system architectures to build scalable and secure solutions. Problem Solving & Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex issues, identify patterns, and develop innovative, practical solutions. Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities and evolving requirements. Minimum/essential Experience in Backend engineering, involved in implementing scalable and high-performance systems. Strong experience in PHP development with a focus on the Symfony framework and knowledge of OOPS concepts Proficiency in PostgreSQL - writing efficient queries, stored procedures, and performance optimization Exposure to HubSpot or Similar APIs and integration Project Exposure to cloud services (such as AWS, Azure), and microservices architecture. Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs, caching systems, and any other Backend technologies. Experience of unit and integration testing. Knowledge of resource allocation and management. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience of agile development (Scrum/Kanban), software patterns, test and behaviour driven development, ITIL and version control Experience in supporting and maintaining middleware applications, including issue investigation and resolution Familiarity with asynchronous data processing Minimum Continuous learning through online courses, workshops, and industry conferences to stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in Backend development. Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. Written and verbal proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and document backend systems while collaborating with product managers and stakeholders. Ensure backend systems comply with industry standards and engage with stakeholders to deliver tailored technical solutions.