Backend and Security Engineer (Python, AWS, Splunk)

We are looking for a Backend and Security Engineer who enjoys building reliable systems, working with modern cloud technologies, and helping make security and observability seamless. You will work across backend services, infrastructure, and security integrations to support scalable and secure data-driven systems.

This role is ideal for someone who likes solving complex engineering problems, working with distributed systems, and collaborating across backend, cloud, and security domains.

What you will work with

Backend development

• Python version 3 for backend service development

• Design and implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures

• Collaboration with frontend engineers working with React

Cloud and infrastructure (Amazon Web Services)

• Amazon Web Services DynamoDB for NoSQL data modelling and optimisation

• Amazon Web Services Identity and Access Management for secure access control and permission management

• Amazon Web Services Lambda and API Gateway for serverless application design

Data management and performance

• Redis for caching strategies, session management, and highly available clustered configurations

Containerisation and orchestration

• Docker and Docker Compose for containerised development environments and multi-service setups

• Kubernetes for deployment, scaling, and management of containerised applications

• Helm for Kubernetes package management and deployment configuration

Security data and telemetry

• Working with network and endpoint telemetry data sources

• Supporting integration of security signals into observability and monitoring platforms

• Assisting in building workflows for detection and response using aggregated security data

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and application programming interfaces that support secure data pipelines

• Implement and manage secure communication flows using Splunk Secure Gateway and Spacebridge

• Collaborate with security teams to integrate multiple data sources into real-time monitoring and threat detection dashboards

• Manage cloud infrastructure using Amazon Web Services, Docker, Kubernetes, and Redis

• Ensure secure and reliable access to key business metrics and alerts through Splunk Mobile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of three years of backend engineering experience

• Strong understanding of network security principles, identity management, and enterprise data protection

• Comfortable working in distributed systems and cloud-based environments