Back End Developer

• Location: Newcastle upon Tyne / Hybrid Working
• Type: Full Time 
• Note: We are seeking candidates based in the North East and are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
• To apply: Please email your CV to careers@zerolight.com.

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This role is firmly rooted in back end engineering, focusing on the robust logic and distributed systems that power our 3D engines. 

You won't just be writing APIs in a vacuum; you’ll understand how your back-end logic surfaces in the browser, helping to bridge the gap between our cloud-rendering tech and the final user interface.

• You have a passion for server-side logic, data integrity, and system performance.
• You enjoy deconstructing complex issues in distributed environments.
• You have experience supporting the delivery of significant features and are ready to learn how to build at a global scale.
• You are happy to pivot between back-end architecture and front-end adjustments depending on the needs of our automotive clients.

• Build and maintain the services that form the backbone of our visualization platform.
• Assist in the support of high availability and self-healing, fault-tolerant systems to ensure zero downtime for our global partners.
• Utilize full-stack development knowledge to troubleshoot and implement front-end updates that interact with our back-end APIs.
• Work within a complex ecosystem of distributed systems, ensuring data flows efficiently from our databases to the end-user.

• Python: Solid professional experience building server-side applications.
• Node.js: Proficiency in developing and maintaining scalable APIs.
• MongoDB: Familiarity with No-SQL database management and optimization.
• Linux: Comfort working within and troubleshooting Linux environments.
• Kubernetes & Docker: Experience working with containerized applications.
• Web Technologies: Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks to support full-stack delivery.

• 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
• A strong back-end foundation with a proven ability to work across the full web stack when required.
• Understanding of cloud-native principles and container orchestration.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a high-growth, innovative environment.

At ZeroLight, we value innovation and creativity, shaping our lifestyle and professional benefits around a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding environment.

Reward & Contribution:

• Hybrid working
• Annual salary review process
• Contributory Pension Scheme 
• Life Assurance program
• Provision of all the tools you need to perform your best work 
• Fully stocked kitchen with free drinks, crisps, fruit, yoghurts, biscuits, chocolate bars, porridge and granola. 

Development & Progression:

• A comprehensive onboarding process to ensure you hit the ground running
• Quarterly Collaboration Weeks where teams gather to share knowledge and best practices
• One to one coaching sessions with qualified coaches
• Company-wide personal development sessions on topics such as psychological safety and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Mentorship from a team of seasoned professionals across different disciplines
• Travel & conference opportunities 

Time:

• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days holiday, which rises to 30 days based on length of service
• Additional free holidays over the Christmas period when the studio closes.
• All standard bank holidays 
• Flexible working hours with start and finish times between 8am - 10am / 4pm - 6pm

Wellbeing & Culture

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for mental health and wellbeing support including access to therapy sessions
• Free fruit and healthy snacks, running and sports clubs, Cycle to Work Scheme, and showers in the studio
• Quarterly social gatherings, including our famous Christmas Party
• Enjoy a creative, inclusive, and collaborative culture