Lead Back End Engineer
Posted 11 hours 47 minutes ago by Virtuoso
Virtuoso's mission is to enable and lead the world's quality first revolution. The field of QA has not kept pace with the software industry's transition to CI/CD. We are fixing that.
Virtuoso has reimagined how software is tested by developing a game changing platform that is already being used by the biggest names in software. We passionately believe that anyone should be able to create and maintain tests regardless of their technical skill, and that quality is a key driver for change and growth. The latest advances in AI and Machine Learning have been leveraged to produce test automation software that thinks like a human, empowers everyone to test, and for the first time delivers on the promise of codeless test automation. Achieving remarkable success has become a business as usual activity for us and we need to rapidly expand our team for that to continue to increase. Want to join the quality first revolution? Then read on.
A company without borders with employees that make an impact worldwide, with offices and a remote team spread across the globe. The nature of our product is reflected in our thorough and agile culture. We do the right things fast and our application process is no different. We want exceptional people and we will act to get them.
About the Role:As a Lead Backend Software Engineer at Virtuoso, you will take ownership of the technical delivery of product features for a defined product area, leading initiatives from design through to production while remaining deeply hands on in the codebase.
You will lead delivery by example, working closely with engineers and cross functional partners to translate product direction into well scoped, executable technical solutions. While your core strength is backend engineering, you are expected to operate with a product mindset, ensuring that features are delivered predictably, at high quality, and aligned with roadmap goals.
This role combines hands on backend development with end to end delivery leadership. You will be accountable for driving execution, unblocking delivery, and making pragmatic technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and long term platform health. While backend hands on contribution is a hard requirement, the ability to work across the stack and contribute beyond backend boundaries is a strong advantage.
What we would like to see in you:- Strong hands on backend engineering skills using JVM based technologies (Java or Kotlin).
- Proven experience designing, building, and operating distributed systems.
- Ability to lead end to end technical delivery of product features.
- Strong understanding of clean code principles, software design patterns, and system architecture.
- Experience working with cloud based, production grade systems.
- Ability to contribute across the stack to support feature delivery when needed
- Experience integrating or developing AI powered features, including Agentic AI systems.
- Proficiency with Node.js and/or Go.
- Experience working in full stack environments.
- Strong ownership mindset with accountability for delivery outcomes.
- Pragmatic decision maker, able to balance speed, quality, and long term platform health.
- Delivery focused leader who unblocks progress through action and guidance.
- Clear and effective communicator across technical and non technical audiences.
- Collaborative and team oriented, with a high bar for engineering standards.
- Comfortable operating in environments with evolving requirements and priorities.
- Preference / Bonus:
- Experience integrating or developing AI powered features, including Agentic AI systems.
- Proficiency with Node.js and/or Go.
- Experience working in full stack environment
- Competitive Package, including generous and achievable uncapped commission
- Employee Share Options- Share in the success of Virtuoso
- A defined, transparent, career path to more senior roles
- Remote/flexible working
- Private health insurance
- Training/personal development budget of a minimum of £500 per year
- Take your birthday as a holiday every year!
- Holiday allowance increases by one day per year of service up to 5 years
- Employee Referral Scheme - we put money in your pocket for referring awesome people!