Working closely with our engineering and product teams, this role is perfect for a driven, logical problem-solver ready to build, maintain, and scale the core server-side architecture that powers Hertzian's innovative AI products.
Voted the Best Place to Work in Cornwall (2025 & 2026), Hertzian is a multi-award-winning AI company headquartered in Truro. We specialise in using cutting-edge Machine Learning to transform customer feedback into actionable insights. Join an innovative team dedicated to pushing boundaries and fostering tech talent.
You are an analytical, detail-oriented, and problem-solving professional with a passion for clean code. You thrive in technical environments and understand the nuances of how robust backend systems support scalable applications.
Deeply logical yet collaborative, you have the ability to build efficient architecture and naturally translate complex technical requirements into functional, secure server-side solutions.
Design, build, and maintain robust and secure RESTful APIs to serve our frontend applications and third-party integrations.
Optimize database queries and ensure efficient, secure data storage and retrieval across both relational and non-relational databases.
Collaborate closely with the engineering and product teams to architect scalable, reliable server-side solutions.
Write comprehensive unit tests, proactively debug issues, and refactor existing code to improve performance and maintainability.
*Please note: While Hertzian is licensed to issue Sponsorship Visas, we are not electing to do so for this position.
At the end of your 3-month probation, you will deliver a technical presentation to your Engineering Lead. This presentation must outline your current performance, key technical learnings, code contributions, and provide your professional feedback moving forward.
Delivery of clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
Successful and timely completion of assigned technical tickets.
Minimizing bugs and ensuring high uptime for backend services.
Basic benefits package applies to this role:
28 days annual leave (inclusive of all UK bank holidays).
Company laptop provided. Full access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
We recognise economically it is a difficult time for many, and as a result, we expect to receive a high volume of applications. We want to assure you that we do not use automated methods or AI to scan or review CVs.
Every single application is reviewed manually by our team on its own merit. We do our very best to get back to everyone; however, if we are not able to respond to you directly, we sincerely apologise. It likely means that your application did not quite meet the criteria to reach the interview stage on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in Hertzian.
