Lead Backend Developer
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Who we are
At Matrix Booking, we are committed to making hybrid work better for everyone. Our office booking and visitor management software empowers hybrid teams to maximize their time in the office while helping organisations reduce their environmental footprints. Join us to work with smart people, great clients, and cutting-edge technology—all while making a positive difference for people and the planet.
When you join Matrix Booking, you become part of the employee ownership trust that owns the business. This gives everyone a stake in the company’s success and the freedom to make decisions based on what’s right for our people, customers, and the world, rather than being purely profit-focused.
The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. In addition to technical expertise, you will be responsible for line managing our backend developers, ensuring effective team collaboration and high-quality deliverables. Your role will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our SaaS and mobile applications, as well as our IoT product offerings. You will also play a key part in extending our use of Serverless architecture and promoting good engineering practices within the team.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our software.
Line manage and mentor backend developers, providing guidance and support.
Work closely with the product team and agile delivery manager to prepare and refine user stories and tasks.
Collaborate with a cross-functional team where software is product-led, design-driven, and customer-centric.
Support and develop the existing Java code base behind our SaaS and mobile applications.
Support and develop the existing code base behind our IoT product offerings.
Extend our use of Serverless architecture.
Ensure good engineering practices and knowledge sharing within the team.
Mandatory Qualifications & Skills
Java
Spring
JavaScript
AWS S3 and Lambda programming
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
API Gateway, IoT Core, Glue, SQS, SNS, SES, Kinesis, and Athena
PostgreSQL
Python
Working knowledge of AWS Serverless patterns
AWS Certifications
What We Offer
A chance to work on impactful projects that benefit people and the environment.
An employee ownership trust structure that gives you a stake in the company’s success.
The opportunity to collaborate with a talented and passionate team.
Flexibility to work remotely with opportunities to meet with the team once a month
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Private Health Insurance
Cyclescheme
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
Group Life Assurance (4x salary)
Income Protection Insurance
Flexible working
Training and Development
Winter flu vaccinations & Eyecare scheme
Octopus Money Scheme
Octopus EV car scheme
You will need to provide:
proof that you have the right to work in the UK
2 x references
Work Location: Remote, with co-working opportunities and bi-annual in-person company away days.
How to Apply
To apply for the Software Developer position, please click the link below to send your application via email. Ensure that you attach your resume and cover letter. In your email, please include the following details:
Your Full Name
Your Phone Number