Senior Product Engineer (backend)

Backend Product Engineer (London) - Relocation support available from anywhere in the UK!

We’re looking for a Backend Product Engineer to help scale high-growth systems and support the next phase of product expansion. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and high-performing backend services that power new features and capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Scale and evolve backend infrastructure
  • Design and build performant APIs and services
  • Develop infrastructure to support advanced technologies (including AI/ML)
  • Optimise database performance and queries
  • Improve system reliability through monitoring and alerting
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing product development

Requirements

  • Experience working in product-focused engineering environments
  • Strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (e.g. AWS, Terraform)
  • Solid knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
  • Experience with serverless architectures (e.g. AWS Lambda)
  • Understanding of security best practices and performance optimisation

About You

  • You enjoy building and solving complex problems
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Interested in startup or high-growth environments
  • Collaborative, pragmatic, and motivated
  • Interest in AI/ML infrastructure is a bonus

Additional Information

  • London-based role with an in-office working environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Relocation support available for candidates relocating to London from anywhere in the UK

Job Details

Company
Cavendish Professionals
Location
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
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