Senior Software Engineer (Node.JS and Rust)
Location: Remote (UK)
Permanent
At RS Group, we’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our growing Data Graph & Content team. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and evolve the core services that power over 60 global websites. You’ll play a key part in shaping the architecture, tooling, and engineering standards used across multiple teams at RS.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services using Node.js and Rust
* Developing and evolving federated GraphQL architectures across multiple domains and services
* Contributing to the design and implementation of microservice-based systems
* Building and maintaining serverless applications on AWS
* Working closely with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions
* Implementing robust CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes
* Writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code (unit, integration, and end‑to‑end testing)
* Working with Headless CMS platforms (Contentful) to support global content delivery
* Exploring and integrating AI development tooling where appropriate to improve engineering efficiency
* Supporting system performance, reliability, and operational excellence in production environments
* Participating in technical design discussions, code reviews, and engineering best practices
* Sharing knowledge and mentoring other engineers within the team
About You
You are a backend‑focused engineer who builds reliable, high‑performance systems and enjoys solving complex, large‑scale problems. You’re curious, comfortable with cloud‑native architectures, and like understanding end‑to‑end systems. You take ownership of your work, value collaboration, contribute to technical discussions, and support others through knowledge sharing and feedback.
What You’ll Need
* Strong commercial experience with Node.js development
* Knowledge of Rust (professional or strong practical experience)
* Experience using Rhai for embedding scripting within Rust applications
* Proven experience designing and implementing federated GraphQL architectures (schema design, governance, subgraph ownership, performance optimisation)
* Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
* Experience designing and delivering serverless solutions on AWS
* Solid AWS cloud architecture experience and understanding of best practices
* Strong DevOps mindset and experience working in CI/CD environments
* Experience implementing automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and E2E testing)
* Experience working with Headless CMS platforms, particularly Contentful
* Exposure to AI‑assisted development tools and modern engineering productivity tooling
The Extras You’ll Get
* Health and wellbeing support including up to £500 per year for monitoring and consultation of conditions such as diabetes and asthma
* Support for neurodiverse colleagues and families, including assessment, diagnosis and post‑diagnostic support for autism spectrum, ADHD and Tourette’s syndrome
* Support for women’s health, including fertility support, diagnostics and monitoring of endometriosis and menopause
* Enhanced coverage for LGBTQ+ colleagues, including additional support for trans colleagues
* Fertility coverage additions such as IVF and information/support around surrogacy and adoption for all
We also offer a competitive benefits package from an FTSE‑listed company, including annual performance bonus, enhanced maternity and paternity leave and private healthcare.
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