Description:
Senior Backend Software Engineer – Cloud-Native Platform | Up to £90,000 | Hybrid (Nottinghamshire HQ)
I'm delighted to be once again recruiting on behalf of my technology-led client that’s building a modern, cloud-native platform from the ground up. They’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join a high-performing team focused on delivering scalable, secure, and high-quality services using the latest tools and engineering practices.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, working in a microservices environment, and contributing to architectural decisions. The team values clean code, automation, and continuous improvement—and they’re looking for someone who shares that mindset.
Key responsibilities as the Senior Back-End Software Engineer are:
- Design and develop backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, deployed in a cloud-native environment.
- Build and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs to support a range of digital products and integrations.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other engineers to shape scalable technical solutions.
- Integrate with third-party platforms and services, including content systems, payment providers, and internal tools.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practices.
- Promote engineering best practices across testing, documentation, and code quality.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the team.
Skills & Experience needed:
Essential:
- Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Proven background in microservices architecture
- Solid understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API design
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development workflows
Desirable:
- Experience with Azure or other cloud platforms
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
- Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systems
- Containerization and orchestration experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Package & Working Model
- Salary: Up to £85,000
- Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in Nottinghamshire HQ
- Flexible hours and collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to work on a greenfield platform using modern technologies
If you're a senior engineer looking for a fresh challenge in a tech-first environment, I’d love to speak with you. Drop me a message for a confidential chat or to learn more about the team and the opportunity.
Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn’t a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So, if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.
