About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.

Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.

This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live. 

For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.

This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:

• staying customer-centric,
• inspiring dedication,
• persevering,
• Growing by reflection

Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview

Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward. 

Job Summary 

We are looking for a Backend Developer to join our team. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for the server-side logic development, database design and management, and integration with front-end and other systems for our website and applications. You will also handle all aspects of system operations, ensuring the high availability, performance, and security of the system. We expect you to have strong development skills, the ability to create small tools to enhance work efficiency, and proficiency in Excel macro development for quick data processing. Additionally, you will be responsible for deploying the completed applications into production environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the backend development of the website and applications, including server-side logic, database design, and development.
• Design and develop efficient and scalable API interfaces, ensuring seamless integration with front-end and other systems.
• Optimize system performance, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure high availability, low latency, and responsiveness of the website or application.
• Output system architecture design and technical solutions, ensuring an efficient and scalable system architecture.
• Regularly maintain and update the system, promptly fixing security vulnerabilities and technical debts to ensure system stability and security.
• Responsible for system operations, including system deployment, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Participate in project requirement analysis, providing technical support to help the team efficiently implement functional requirements.
• Develop small tools and automation scripts to improve work efficiency, especially for data processing and batch task automation.
• Develop and maintain Excel macros, optimizing data analysis, report generation, and batch operation processes.
• Deploy websites or applications to the production environment independently and ensure their smooth operation in the production environment.

This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.

Person Specification:

• Required:
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  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with solid programming fundamentals.
  • Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (such as Java, Python, Go, PHP, C#, etc.) with practical project experience.
  • Familiarity with common backend frameworks (such as Spring, Django, Flask, Laravel, Express, etc.) and ability to apply them flexibly.
  • Expertise in database design and optimization, with experience in relational databases (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (such as MongoDB, Redis).
  • Proficient in API design and development, capable of designing RESTful or GraphQL APIs and ensuring efficient integration with the front-end.
  • Strong coding standards and documentation skills, with the ability to write high-quality, maintainable code.
  • Familiarity with common system architecture patterns, such as microservices and distributed systems, and practical application experience.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to independently resolve technical issues in production environments.
  • Ability to develop small tools or automation scripts to improve data processing, batch operations, and other repetitive tasks.
  • Proficiency in Excel macro development, capable of using VBA to quickly process data, generate reports, and automate workflows.
  • Experience with website deployment, capable of deploying websites or applications to the production environment and ensuring their stable operation.
  • Backend development experience and the ability to collaborate more efficiently with the backend team.
• Desired:
• • Language skills: proficient in both English and Chinese is essential.
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies, enabling effective collaboration with front-end engineers and understanding the full-stack development process.