

Backend Engineer
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This role is for a Backend Engineer on a full-time contract for over 6 months, offering £2,000 per month. Requires 2+ years in GO, RESTful APIs, microservices, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), and familiarity with AWS and DevOps practices. Hybrid work in Hammersmith.
🌎 - Country
United Kingdom
💱 - Currency
£ GBP
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💰 - Day rate
95.2380952381
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🗓️ - Date discovered
June 27, 2025
🕒 - Project duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location type
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract type
Unknown
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🔒 - Security clearance
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Security #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #Kubernetes #AI (Artificial Intelligence) #Databases #Docker #Scala #Microservices #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #GraphQL #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Leadership #PostgreSQL #MongoDB #Cloud #Azure #DevOps #MySQL #GitHub
Role description
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Who We Are 🪢
Welcome to ScanSan, where we're not just another tokenisation company. We're transforming how people invest in property. With our innovative platform, we're eliminating the hassle of buying proprietary tokens or dealing with volatile markets. Instead, we provide a straightforward and secure connection between investors and landlords, empowering people to build wealth through property investment.
But that’s just the beginning. Our mission is to become the global leader in PropTech, revolutionising property markets and making them accessible to everyone. Through cutting-edge technology, including Web3 advancements and AI-driven solutions, we’re changing lives by making previously inaccessible real estate opportunities available to all.
At ScanSan, innovation drives us. And you? As a Backend Engineer, you'll be a key part of shaping this future. Your contributions will be vital to the ongoing evolution of our platform, and your voice will help us navigate the ever-changing property investment landscape.
If you're ready to make a real impact and eager to be part of something revolutionary, join us at ScanSan, where we're redefining the future of property investment, one project at a time.
The Role 💻
As a Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the core functionality of our platform. You’ll work closely with our front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to develop scalable and robust systems that support our ambitious goals. This is a high-impact role, where your expertise will help shape the future of property investment.
• Your Impact 🧠Develop, test, and maintain the backend architecture for our property investment platform.
• Design and implement APIs that ensure smooth communication between the frontend and backend systems.
• Work closely with our DevOps team to optimise system performance, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in backend development, ensuring the platform is secure, efficient, and easy to maintain.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues, continuously improving the system.
• Requirements and Skills 📖Very strong 2+ years of experience in backend development in GO, needs to be demonstrated by GitHub projects or showcase during interview session
• 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong experience in building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of GraphQL would be a plus
• Proficiency in databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms (GCP, Azure) for scalable infrastructure.
• Experience with DevOps practices like CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of blockchain/Web3 technologies and smart contract development is a plus.
• Strong understanding of security best practices and data protection regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced startup environment.
Next Level 🏆
You will be joining a startup with a bold vision. If you're passionate about PropTech, blockchain, AI and building impactful solutions, this is your chance to shine. You’ll work directly with the leadership team and contribute to the architectural decisions that define our platform’s future.
• Experience with AI
• Non-NegotiablesThis is a full-time contract position, you will be equipped with a MacBook Pro
• Your working days will be Monday working from home, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday working from the office based in Hammersmith
• A startup mindset is essential. We are all working toward the common goal of building a successful company and transitioning to full-time roles. Being passionate about your work and committed to the company's vision is crucial.
Benefits of Working with Us
🚀 Career & Growth
- Work on cutting edge projects alongside a team of talented professionals
- Access to continuous learning and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to be offered a permanent position once our Seed Round is closed
- Potential for equity/shares in what we believe will be the next unicorn company
💼 Work Environment
- Collaborative, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture
- Private events hosted in our office
- 24-hour office access and security
☕ Office Perks
- Unlimited Fair Trade tea and coffee
- Bike racks and showers for commuters
- Free gym membership
- Annual Bupa health check for all employees
We Don't Just Invest in Property, We Invest in People 🤖
At ScanSan, democratising property investment is about people. Innovation flourishes when diverse voices come together, and we’re committed to building a workplace that reflects the richness of our world. We celebrate individuality, value diverse perspectives, and empower everyone to thrive within a talented and inclusive team.
As a start-up, we are pleased to offer a full-time contract position with a salary of £2,000 per month, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role that includes a share package.
Next Steps 🎉
If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief introduction to eliza@scansanproperties.com. We look forward to connecting! (Direct applicants only, please - no recruiters.)
Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this position now.