Senior Backend Engineer

Python, PHP & Ruby - Edinburgh, Scotland

Ref: 6016Friday 7 November 2025

up to £65,000

Senior Backend Engineer
Edinburgh (Hybrid – 3 days per week onsite)
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global leader in the innovation and development of cutting-edge software solutions used across the oil and gas industry.
 
As well as a salary of up to £65,000, benefits include:
  • Hybrid working
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Onsite gym
 
We’re looking for a technically strong Senior Backend Engineer to join a highly skilled team working across a modern, tech-agnostic environment. Whether your background is in C#, PHP, or Node.js, what matters most is your ability to design and deliver robust, scalable backend systems. The current stack includes PHP, so experience with it would be beneficial, but this role offers the flexibility to work with a range of technologies. You’ll be responsible for architecting databases, developing and maintaining REST APIs, and ensuring seamless data flow across applications. Experience with GraphQL would be a bonus.
 
What you’ll bring to the role:
  • Experience in backend development using C#, PHP, or Node.js
  • Solid knowledge of SQL and MySQL
  • Experience building and maintaining REST APIs
  • Understanding of database architecture and design
  • Experience with GraphQL would be advantageous
 
You’ll be joining a collaborative team of engineers who are passionate about innovation, best practices, and continuous improvement.
 
Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
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