Senior Backend Developer

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, Graphene, and AWS Lambda.
• Build and evolve systems that handle complex business logic and constraints.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL and RESTful APIs for web, mobile, and third-party integrations.
• Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy.
• Support and mentor other developers through code reviews and collaboration.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to turn requirements into robust technical solutions., We’re committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths, training, and tailored development programs, including our GC Leadership Academy, job-specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

• Strong commercial experience as a backend developer using Python, ideally within a start-up or scale-up environment.
• Proven experience building and maintaining API-driven systems.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL).
• Experience designing scalable and maintainable backend architectures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to team members and stakeholders.
• Willingness to learn FastAPI.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS).
• Experience working on scheduling, optimisation, logistics, or operational systems.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure or similar).
• Experience with Docker and containerised applications.

Competitive Package

Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, along with flexible working options, including:

• 23 days holiday, increasing with length of service + bank holidays.
• Yearly bonus scheme & share options.
• Medigold employee support, free flu jabs, online private GP service.
• Free or subsidised national gym memberships.
• Employee Recognition Scheme.

Ground Control is a UK-based grounds maintenance company powered by the latest technology. Since launching in 1973, Ground Control has grown rapidly and now provides full national coverage for our customers across the UK and Ireland.

We deliver a range of services, including grounds maintenance, winter gritting, landscape construction, design, arboriculture, electric vehicle charging point installation to more than 50,000 commercial properties across the UK.