Senior Backend Developer - Node.js, TypeScript, AWS

Senior Backend Developer - Node.js, TypeScript, AWS

Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
£Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

We're hiring a Senior Backend Developer to join a high-growth telematics division building large-scale, customer-facing SaaS platforms.

This is not just another backend role.

You'll be working on a flagship platform powering connected vehicle technology, built across 70+ microservices on AWS. The long-term plan? Clear progression towards platform ownership.

What you'll be working with:

  • Node.js & TypeScript
  • AWS (ECS, Lambda, RDS, Kinesis, S3, DynamoDB)
  • Docker & Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
  • Postgres / MySQL

The role:

  • Design and build scalable backend systems
  • Own features from concept to deployment
  • Contribute to architecture decisions
  • Mentor and support engineers
  • Drive improvements in performance, reliability and scalability

This environment suits someone who:

  • Has strong commercial Node/TypeScript experience
  • Has worked in cloud-first AWS environments
  • Enjoys ownership and accountability
  • Can balance technical quality with pragmatic delivery
  • Wants to step into a future platform leadership role

Hybrid working is 3 days per week onsite in Crewe. The office is modern and purpose-built with strong collaboration culture.

If you're currently operating at Senior level and want to move toward Principal / Platform ownership - this is that move.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Job Details

Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Crewe, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted