Contract Backend Developer – Cloud & Microservices (Remote)

Company: SThree
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About The OpportunityThis is an opportunity to register your interest in Backend Development roles within our growing technology practice. We’re looking to connect talented backend specialists with innovative opportunities across the UK, where you could contribute to building scalable, reliable systems that power modern digital solutions.

Roles of this type may sit within collaborative technical teams working across distributed systems, cloud platforms and enterprise integrations. The work could involve designing and implementing microservices, optimizing data pipelines, managing containerized deployments and contributing to continuous integration and deployment practices—with scope to grow your expertise in cloud architecture and system design.

Typical Role Overview

Location: Manchester, Leeds, Bristol or nationwide UK

Type: Contract

Full-time

Day Rate: £600–800 per day (depending on experience and seniority)

Domain: Backend Development

Cloud & Distributed Systems

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred

What You Would Do

Designing and implementing backend services using .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot or Python

Building and maintaining microservices architectures and APIs

Working with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS or GCP to deploy and scale applications

Contributing to CI/CD pipeline development and infrastructure automation using Docker, Kubernetes and Terraform

Implementing and optimizing data pipelines and ensuring data quality across systems

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate enterprise solutions such as SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC

Writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews

Supporting the troubleshooting and optimization of distributed systems

What You Could BringMost roles of this type require the following:

Must-have

Strong experience with backend development using at least one of: .NET, ASP.NET, Java, Spring Boot or Python

Working knowledge of APIs, microservices and distributed systems design

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP)

Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools

SQL and database design experience

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

Right to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have

Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC or SAP RISE

Kubernetes or Docker certifications

AWS Certified Developer or Microsoft Azure Administrator Certified Associate

Infrastructure as Code experience (Terraform)

Data pipeline and ETL knowledge

Linux system administration

Security awareness and CompTIA Security+ knowledge

What Roles Of This Type Could Offer

The opportunity to work on scalable, mission‑critical systems and distributed architectures

Exposure to modern cloud platforms, containerization and infrastructure automation

Potential to develop expertise in microservices, APIs and system design patterns

Collaboration with skilled technical teams across the UK

Flexibility and the potential for remote working arrangements

Professional development opportunities and potential progression toward senior technical roles

Involvement in cutting‑edge technology projects across fintech, engineering, life sciences and other sectors

About SThreeSThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy. We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together. Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting‑edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds.

How To Register InterestIf you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.

DisclaimerPlease note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.

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Posted: July 14th, 2026