Substrakt is hiring a Backend Engineer

Substrakt is looking for a Backend Engineer to build robust, high-quality backend solutions that power our clients' websites and digital products. As part of our purpose-driven, B-corp accredited team, you'll work on a diverse range of projects from new builds and updates to API integrations and infrastructure configurations.

What You'll Do

• Create backend solutions using technologies like PHP, WordPress, MySQL, SQL, Python, and Wagtail with performance, security, and scalability in mind.
• Write clean, efficient, and secure code following best practices, test thoroughly, debug issues, and optimize performance.
• Work closely with frontend engineers, designers, and client-facing roles to ensure smooth delivery and communicate directly with clients when needed.
• Take responsibility for technical quality, contribute to internal best practices, and help shape future backend engineering processes.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in backend development using modern frameworks and tools (e.g., PHP, Python, WordPress, Wagtail, Django).
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL) and cloud infrastructure (Heroku, AWS, Cloudflare).
• Understanding of performance optimization, secure coding practices, and scalable system design.
• Enthusiasm for working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A friendly and helpful approach to communicating directly with clients.
• Initiative, problem-solving mindset, and a drive to deliver high-quality work.
• Openness to learn, share knowledge, and support others.

Technical Stack

• Languages/Frameworks: PHP, Python, WordPress, Wagtail, Django, SQL
• Databases: MySQL
• Infrastructure/Cloud: Heroku, AWS (S3, CloudFront, RDS), Cloudflare

Team & Environment

You'll be part of the Engineering team, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, designers, and client-facing roles.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
• Flexible, hybrid working model supporting autonomy and work-life balance.
• 25 vacation days plus bank holidays and birthday off.
• Enhanced time off policies focusing on parents and carers.
• NHS cashback scheme.
• Monthly wellbeing allowance of £50.
• 6 professional development days per year with a £500 budget.
• Bi-annual team gatherings to museums, art galleries, and theatres covered by company.
• Opportunity to participate in steering groups on topics like Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Internal Culture, Accessibility, AI, and Sustainability.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates based in the UK.

Substrakt is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diversity of thought and experience makes us stronger, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.