Senior Software Engineer

Senior Backend Software Engineer

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- Cloud-Native Platform | Up to £85,000 | 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.

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