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Wave Talent

Back End Developer

Wave Talent
United Kingdom · Contract · Mid-Senior

Contract Senior Backend Engineer – Tech for Good | London (Hybrid, 3 Days On-Site) - £640 - £745 p/d Inside IR35


Wave Talent is hiring on behalf of an innovative, well-funded scale-up that is transforming access to healthcare through fintech solutions. Combining the agility of a startup with the stability of an established industry leader, this company is on a mission to improve patient experiences and remove financial barriers to essential care.


Why This Role?

The company has successfully launched its initial product and is now entering a critical growth phase. To accelerate this, they are expanding their Engineering team and looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) to help build scalable, high-performance systems that will power the next generation of their platform.


What You’ll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services that are scalable, reliable, and secure.
  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Design, Operations, and Growth teams to develop impactful solutions.
  • Develop cloud-based applications with an emphasis on performance and maintainability.
  • Lead and mentor engineers, fostering an environment of technical excellence.
  • Contribute to a strong engineering culture that values collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving.


What We’re Looking For


Core Skills & Experience:

  • Strong expertise in TypeScript and JavaScript.
  • Deep understanding of cloud-based architectures, preferably AWS.
  • Experience with Docker, CI/CD tooling, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • Knowledge of security best practices and observability tools.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.


Bonus Points For:

  • Experience building and maintaining high-traffic server-side applications.
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, Rust, Go, or Python.
  • Background in healthcare or fintech.
  • Experience developing frontend applications using React.


📩 If you're an experienced Backend Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity in London with a hybrid work model (3 days on-site, 2 days remote), apply now or reach out for more details!

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Posted
Feb 25, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
London Area

Industries

Financial Services

Categories

Engineering

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