Backend Engineer

Why Altium

Altium is transforming the way electronics are designed and built. From startups to worlds technology giants our digital platforms give more power to PCB designers supply chain and manufacturing letting them collaborate as never before.

• Constant innovation has created a transformative technology unique in its space
• More than 30000 companies and 100000 electronics engineers worldwide use Altium
• We are growing debt-free and financially strong with the resources to become #1 in the EDA industry

About the Role

The Backend 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 worlds 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 Backend Engineer

• Design develop and maintainscalable web services usingGoPythonand related technology.

• Integrate web services with other Altium and third-party systems.

• Maintain data processing pipelines thathandlemillions of electronic parts per day.

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including front-end developers dataplatformengineersand 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.

WhoWereLooking For

• Education:Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

• Experience: Proven experience of at least5yearsinweb service development and system integration

• Concrete experience with GoLangorPython

• 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 otherengineers and non-technical stakeholders

• A strong senseof product ownership.

Required Technology Experience

• Advanced knowledge of back-end development using GoorPython.

• Experience in designing web services with Top-Down/ Schema-First approach. HavingexperienceinGraphQLis a significant plus.

• Experience in any Relational Database (e.g.MySQL) and distributed database (e.g.AWSRedShift Snowflake)

• Strong understanding of distributed systems

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS GCP)

• Familiarity with containerised development
  
  
• Familiarity with CI CD and Kubernetes isaplus.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-orientedenvironment.

• 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
  

Our Benefits

Private health insurance including dental coverage

Pension scheme with company match up to 9%

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

Our hybrid schedule

Our global hybrid model allows employees to work remotely two days per week. Our designated In-Office Days are Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. This is when we come together in-person as a team to collaborate learn from one another and accelerate innovation.Some exceptions apply.

Also we would like you to know

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Learn more about why a career at Altium is an opportunity like no other: Altium Benefits: Are you already an Altium employeePlease apply directly through our internal Greenhouse job board. If you have questions please contact HR.