Understanding Recruitment
Backend Kotlin Engineer
Understanding RecruitmentUnited Kingdom7 hours ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering

Backend Engineer (Kotlin) – Hybrid (London) – Up to £80k 💰


Join a rapidly growing cleantech company as a Mid Backend Kotlin Engineer, helping to accelerate the global move toward clean and affordable energy. The team is building an integrated hardware and software smart-grid platform that powers residential EV charging, using data, AI, and strong partnerships to connect vehicles, chargers, people, and energy providers — putting consumers at the center of the energy transition.


🚀 What You’ll Be Doing

  • Build and maintain scalable backend systems using Kotlin
  • Deliver clean, reliable, and well-tested production code
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
  • Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions
  • Guide and mentor junior developers, fostering continuous learning and improvement


🧠 What We’re Looking For

  • 2+ years of hands-on commercial experience with Kotlin
  • Strong knowledge of Spring Boot or similar frameworks (e.g., Ktor)
  • Proven experience designing and developing robust APIs
  • Familiarity with Agile practices, peer reviews, and test-driven development
  • Solid understanding of software design principles and best practices (SOLID, design patterns, etc.)
  • Ability to translate business requirements into scalable, high-quality technical solutions


🎁 Benefits

  • Competitive salary up to £80k
  • Hybrid working model (2 days onsite per week)
  • Private health insurance
  • Company pension scheme


If you’re passionate about clean energy and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you! 🚀

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