Senior Software Engineer

Senior Backend Software Engineer - 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 Type Script, deployed in a cloud-native environment.
Build and maintain Graph

QL 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 Dev Ops 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 Type Script
Proven background in microservices architecture
Solid understanding of Graph

QL and RESTful API design

Experience with SQL and No

SQL 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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