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 TypeScript, deployed in a cloud-native environment. Build and maintain GraphQL 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 DevOps 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 TypeScript Proven background in microservices architecture Solid understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API design Experience with SQL and NoSQL 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. Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn't a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So, if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.