Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer
Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer
Location: Hybrid – Hatfield (Tues–Thurs on-site)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
Type: Full-time, Permanent (no visa sponsorship)
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Solutions Architect or Senior Backend Developer who wants to take real ownership, someone excited to help scale a successful startup into its next chapter of growth.
You’ll lead from the front, designing and building AWS serverless architecture, guiding the backend roadmap, mentoring a team of six engineers, and helping shape the future of a product that’s moving fast.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and build backend systems using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and other cloud-native tools.
- Work in Node.js (TypeScript), Python experience welcome too.
- Collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of devs, product, and leadership.
- Mentor and enable developers, set standards, lead by example, and provide technical direction.
- Contribute to a clean, well-documented codebase and system architecture.
- Help the company scale internationally, improving performance, integrations, and platform reliability.
What You’ll Need
- Strong experience in AWS serverless architecture (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, etc.)
- Node.js / TypeScript backend experience (or Python with a willingness to use Node)
- Experience designing and building REST APIs and microservices
- History of mentoring engineers, setting standards, and improving delivery
- Passion for startups, scaling, and seeing your impact
Bonus Points For
- Experience scaling a product or platform from early stage to growth
- AWS CDK / Terraform / IaC tools
- A future-CTO mindset: big on documentation, clean architecture, and team enablement
What You Get
- A chance to leave your mark and grow with the product
- A collaborative, passionate team
- Hybrid working ( Tues–Thurs, WFH Mon/Fri)
- Private pension, onsite parking, learning budget, and more