Java Backend Engineer
Neu Health
Software Engineering
London, UK
GBP 60k-60k / year
Posted on Feb 14, 2026
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 a Backend Engineer , youll build the secure, scalable systems that power Kneus products. Youll 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 Youll Be Doing
Salary: £60,000 per year
Annual leave: 25 days paid annual leave + public holidays, with the option to buy 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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The Role
As a Backend Engineer , youll build the secure, scalable systems that power Kneus products. Youll 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 Youll Be Doing
- Build and maintain backend services that are secure, reliable, and scalable
- Design and develop REST APIs for mobile and/or web applications
- Contribute to distributed systems and microservice architectures
- Support database 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 with Java and Spring Boot
- Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems
- Solid understanding of SQL databases , backend architecture, and release processes
- Interest in growing DevOps capability (e.g., Terraform , CI/CD , AWS deployments )
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- We are unable to offer sponsorship and/or a visa for this position
- Experience with Python (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)
- 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 to buy 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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