Software Engineer; Backend Developer - NodeJS

Software Engineer (Backend Developer – NodeJS)

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• Full-time
• Contract Type:
  Permanent
• Location:
  
  Remote – UK
• Division:
  Technology & Product
• Salary Currency: GBP Sterling
• Department:
  Engineering

As a Backend Engineer in the Content Team you will design, build, and improve our content pipeline. You will develop and maintain event‑driven applications and services that power content delivery across the organisation. You will report to the Team Lead.

This role is fully remote, and we are therefore open to candidates based across the UK.

Hello, we’re Reach. Every day, our trusted news, stories and content connect with millions of people where they live—whether that’s on their social feed or at their neighbourhood newsstand; through their local community or their take on the hot topic of the day. We're home to more than 120 brands across the UK and US, connecting with audiences worldwide.

As a modern media organisation, we're much more than just news. We build an environment where every background is respected and every day is a day to explore. We’ll help you build a career that works with your life, while giving you the space to create and grow.

You will develop new applications using an event‑driven architecture and improve the functionality of existing applications. You will play an active role in technical conversations and decision‑making, conduct code reviews, produce technical documentation, and write unit tests. You will work collaboratively within a cross‑functional Agile/Scrum team and communicate effectively with other teams and stakeholders to clarify requirements, share progress, and resolve issues.

• Strong expertise in building server‑side applications with Node.js and Type Script, and designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with event‑driven architectures and microservices, with practical integration of messaging patterns using Kafka.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS services such as S3, ECS, Cloud Watch, and Cloud Formation, plus Bash scripting.
• Proven ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable delivery.
• Comfortable operating in Agile environments—ideally Scrum—with clear, articulate communication that fosters collaboration across teams, and confidence managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exposure to Java services is an advantage, paired with a self‑starting, can‑do attitude.

Reach plc believes diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why we are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.