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Senior Software Engineer

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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 workflowsDesirable:

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 technologiesIf 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.

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