Backend Software Engineer - Application Development

The role

You will design, build and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services for operational data and AI systems. You will work in small product teams with technical and non-technical colleagues to solve customers' problems.

What you will do

• Architect, develop and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services
• Maintain high coding standards through guidelines, code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Build robust APIs for front-end developers and external systems
• Design efficient data structures and algorithms for large-scale, high-throughput data
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability through performance analysis
• Improve user workflows by collaborating with cross-functional teams

Required qualifications

• Experience designing and developing features and improvements, and supporting and maintaining live backend systems
• In-depth understanding of data structures, system architecture, API development for microservices, and distributed systems
• Engineering background in Computer Science, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Physics or a similar field
• Strong coding skills in languages such as Java, C++, Python, Rust or similar
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to iterate quickly with teammates
• Deep understanding of server-side logic, efficient data handling and distributed systems
• Experience building high-quality software in a fast-paced CI/CD development environment
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams of technical and non-technical people

Nice to have

• Active UK Security clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain one

Benefits

• Opportunity to join Frontline, a short-term assignment embedded with customers
• Health and well-being support across all areas of life
• Career growth based on individual strengths, skills and interests rather than traditional career ladders
• Hybrid working options in many teams

Before you apply

• UK Security clearance is beneficial but not required; candidates must be eligible and willing to obtain one
• Applicants with a disability can request reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process
• Candidates will never be asked to pay or share financial information during interviews

About the company

Palantir builds software for data-driven decisions and operations, helping partners develop drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions and locate missing children. Its engineers work across the full product lifecycle.