Backend Engineer – Node.js | Cloud Infrastructure
Remote (UK or Europe-based) | Full-time
We’re an established, fast-scaling company on a mission to deliver world-class digital products and experiences. Backed by over 20 years of success and now expanding rapidly year-on-year, we’re investing heavily in technology to power our next phase of growth.
As part of our growing engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects with real-world impact—building and scaling backend systems that support thousands of users globally.
The Role
We're looking for a talented Backend Engineer to take ownership of our server-side development and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Cloud Infrastructure: Design, build, and manage scalable infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Backend Development: Develop robust backend services and APIs using Node.js.
- Database Design: Work with PostgreSQL to build and optimize database architecture.
- Containerization & Orchestration: Use Docker to containerize applications and manage deployments using Kubernetes or similar tools.
- Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement tools to monitor application health, performance, and uptime, and troubleshoot any issues.
- Security: Apply security best practices and ensure infrastructure and applications meet modern compliance standards.
- Collaboration & Documentation: Work closely with cross-functional teams and maintain clear, up-to-date documentation for infrastructure and systems.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience as a backend engineer or similar role
- Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript
- Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-based architecture
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
- Familiarity with RESTful API development
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Bonus Skills (Not Required)
- Experience with serverless architecture (e.g., AWS Lambda)
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows
- Knowledge of TDD and testing frameworks
We value curiosity, collaboration, and a drive to build excellent technology. If that sounds like you—even if you don’t meet every requirement—get in touch. We’re always open to great people.
Apply now or reach out to learn more.
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- Jul 30, 2025
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