Who are Just?
We're a FTSE 250 Financial Services company specializing in retirement solutions. Our world is evolving rapidly, with the defined benefit buy-in/buy-out space expanding each year. Just continues to grow its assets by over £4bn annually.
We are a purpose-driven company with clear, credible goals. Our mission is to help people achieve a better later life by providing innovative products, services, financial advice, and guidance, ensuring security, certainty, and peace of mind in retirement.
We aim to be a beacon for the entire retirement industry because we believe everyone deserves a fair, secure, and fulfilling retirement.
Purpose:
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our expanding team. You will support the development of mobile and web applications, focusing on building scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services using GraphQL, C , Kubernetes, and Azure, with integration to Dynamics 365.
You will collaborate closely with frontend, mobile, and infrastructure teams to develop and maintain a robust platform that delivers seamless digital experiences.
Job Role Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services with GraphQL and C .
- Create scalable APIs to support mobile and web apps.
- Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes, Helm, and Azure.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning with Terraform.
- Manage data flow between systems, including Dynamics 365.
- Enhance application performance, security, and reliability.
- Work with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Implement best practices for CI/CD, cloud security, and API management.
- Document solutions, workflows, and architecture decisions.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience in backend development with C and .NET.
- Experience with GraphQL for data querying.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Helm.
- Azure cloud expertise, including app services, networking, and monitoring.
- Proficiency with Terraform for IaC.
- Experience integrating with Dynamics 365 and other enterprise systems.
- Strong knowledge of API security, authentication, and performance tuning.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and collaborate effectively.
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary, pension scheme, and life assurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus an extra day for your birthday.
- Private medical cover and income protection.
- Generous bonus scheme based on individual and company performance.
- Opportunities for career progression both within your role and across the company.
- Free access to the Headspace app, 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline, and trained physical & mental health first aiders (on-site).
- Various employee-funded benefits via our online portal, with additional purchase options for you and your loved ones.