Senior Javascript Engineer (Node.js / AI) | Publishing
📍 London (Hybrid – min. 1 day per week)
đź’° Up to ÂŁ80,000 (pro rata)
đź“„ 6-month Fixed Term Contract
We’re partnering with a well-established publishing organisation undergoing a major digital and AI-led transformation. With a strong global presence, they’re investing heavily in modern engineering and intelligent systems to reshape how content is created, discovered and delivered.
They’re now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Node.js and AI integration experience to join on an initial 6-month FTC.
The Role
You’ll play a key role in building scalable backend services and AI-powered platforms, working on large-scale systems that power content and data experiences.
This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to cutting-edge AI workflows and distributed systems.
You’ll:
* Develop APIs and services using Node.js and TypeScript
* Contribute to scalable, distributed systems and cloud architecture (AWS)
* Work with structured and unstructured data across varied storage solutions
* Build and integrate RAG pipelines and AI-driven workflows
* Implement LLM integration patterns and multi-step orchestration
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems
What They’re Looking For
* Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production
* Experience building scalable systems in AWS (or similar cloud platforms)
* Solid understanding of data storage (MySQL, document stores, blob storage)
* Hands-on experience with AI/LLM integrations
* Exposure to tools such as:
* Amazon Bedrock (or equivalent)
* Vector/semantic search (e.g. OpenSearch)
* Experience building AI-driven workflows and pipelines
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact AI transformation project
* Work on real-world AI applications at scale
* Strong engineering environment with modern tooling
* Flexible hybrid setup (min. 1 day onsite in London)
If you’re a backend engineer with AI experience looking for your next contract, this is a great opportunity to get stuck into a forward-thinking project quickly.
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