Kneu is building the next era of neurology care using clinically validated smartphone monitoring, real-world data, AI insight, and deep clinical integration. Backed by Oxford-led research and FDA clearance, we help care teams act earlier and give patients greater clarity and confidence. Kneu is live with the NHS, Cedars-Sinai, and Mass General Brigham, and is scaling across the UK and US with proven outcomes and growing demand.

The Role

As aBackend Engineer, you’ll build the secure, scalable systems that power Kneu’s products. You’ll work on services and infrastructure that clinicians rely on for decision-making, enable patients to access impactful tools day to day, and support data science workflows that unlock new insights for research and care.

What You’ll Be Doing

Build and maintain backend services that aresecure, reliable, and scalable
Design and developREST APIs for mobile and/or web applications
Contribute todistributed systems andmicroservice architectures
Supportdatabase design (SQL) and backend architecture decisions
Improve release processes and deployment workflows
Collaborate closely with engineering and data teams to deliver high-quality outcomes

2+ years backend engineering commercial experience
1+ year commercial experience withJava andSpring Boot
Experience building and maintainingRESTful APIs
Familiarity withmicroservices anddistributed systems
Solid understanding ofSQL databases, backend architecture, and release processes
Interest in growing DevOps capability (e.g.,Terraform,CI/CD,AWS deployments)
Applicants must have theright to work in the UK
We are unable to offer sponsorship and/or a visa for this position

Nice to Have (Bonus)

Experience withPython (scripting, automation, data workflows, lightweight services)
Interest in expanding into adjacent areas over time (e.g., collaborating with mobile engineers, potential exposure to Android/iOS)

What We’re Looking For (Ways of Working)

Purpose-driven mindset and motivation to improve lives for people with neurodegenerative conditions
Strong ownership, curiosity, and a collaborative approach
Practical problem-solving and good judgment on technical trade-offs
Clear communication and openness to feedback in a startup environment
Willingness to learn and contribute outside your comfort zone when needed

Salary:£60,000 per year

Annual leave:25 days paid annual leave + public holidays, with the option tobuy and sell holidays

Hybrid working:Spend 1-2 days a week with your team in our collaborative Central London office

Annual training & development budget: Dedicated budget each year for courses, certifications, conferences, workshops, books, and learning resources to help you grow in your role.

Equipment provided:MacBook Pro

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