Senior Backend Developer – Node.js / TypeScript / AWS
Flexible hybrid role – ideally London-based with 3 days in the office or able to travel to London 1 day/week
£80,000 + Benefits
Are you a seasoned backend engineer who’s ready to take the reins on a platform with big ambitions and serious clients? This is a chance to step into a senior development role with impact, autonomy, and the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly evolving product.
A high-growth tech scale-up is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to play a pivotal role in driving core feature development on their Node.js/TypeScript-based platform, hosted on AWS. This isn’t about maintaining legacy systems – it’s about building the future, fast.
Why this role?
The business is experiencing a period of transition and growth. With demand from enterprise clients, there's an immediate need for a technically strong, proactive developer who’s comfortable jumping into a complex system and helping to push it forward.
This is not a role for someone who just wants to follow tickets. They're looking for someone with a voice, a vision, and the experience to influence technical direction.
What you'll be doing:
* Leading the development of new features and core backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS
* Supporting and guiding junior developers and contractors – writing tickets, reviewing code, unblocking issues
* Collaborating closely with the product team to shape features and deliver on client expectations
* Bringing structure and calm to a fast-moving roadmap – especially valuable if you’ve had experience in team leadership or technical mentoring
* Potential to grow into a team lead role over time (if that’s where your ambitions lie)
What they’re looking for:
* Substantial real-world experience in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS backend development – ideally 10+ years in software engineering, but quality trumps years
* A strong problem-solver who thrives on building things properly, not just quickly
* Someone with the maturity and confidence to own their code and collaborate effectively across the business
* Experience with React is a plus, though this is very much a backend-heavy role
* Ideally, experience mentoring or leading developers – even in an informal capacity
Location & Flexibility:
* Hybrid role: Ideally based in London, with 3 days/week in the office
* Open to strong candidates outside London, provided they can commit to 1 day/week in the office
* The key is being close enough to build relationships in person, especially in the early days
Salary & Package:
* £80,000 depending on experience and leadership skills
* Plus benefits, and the opportunity to play a central role in the next stage of the company’s journey
This is a great opportunity for a capable, pragmatic developer who wants to be more than just a cog in the machine. If you’re looking to build something meaningful – and mentor others along the way – this could be the role for you.
Apply now to start a confidential conversation.