Senior Software Engineer, Node.js

Client Server — United Kingdom · Posted ~1 week ago

Senior Remote

Skills

Node.js TypeScript Backend development API development Software architecture Automated testing System performance System reliability REST APIs

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A rapidly scaling technology company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain high-quality backend services supporting millions of users. You will work hands-on with TypeScript and Node.js, develop robust APIs, improve system reliability and performance, and contribute to architectural standards and automated testing.

Highlights

Fully remote UK role with salary up to £80k, private medical care, life assurance, generous annual leave, strong ownership, and clear career progression within a scaling technology business.

Description

Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Node.js TypeScript) Remote UK to £80k Are you a senior, hands-on Software Engineer looking for an opportunity to take ownership and progress your career at a scaling tech company? You could be joining a growing games company that combines state of the art technology, gaming and luxury fashion. What's In It For You Salary to £80kRemote workingPrivate medical careLife Assurance25 days holiday plus your birthday offImpactful role with excellent career progression as the company scales Your Role As a Senior Software Engineer you'll join the team as they scale the product to support millions of users. You'll design and deliver high-quality, maintainable backend code and features using TypeScript and Node.js that is aligned with established codebase architectural standards and covered by tests as well as supporting backend system performance and reliability, helping to maintain 99% uptime SLA. You'll design, implement and extend robust APIs and microservices supporting gameplay, user management, platform and content management systems, collaborating with product and game teams to ensure alignment of features with backend architecture and with DevOps to ensure uptime, observability and deployment reliability. This is a senior role where you'll take ownership of complex systems and proactively address potential performance and scalability bottlenecks. Location / WFH: You can work from home from anywhere in the UK. Please note: you must be a UK citizen or hold the right to work without visa restrictions. About You You have strong backend software engineering experience with Node.js and TypeScriptYou have experience with Kafka and Event Driven ArchitecturesYou have a good knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs and scalable system architectureYou have experience of working with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB)You have a strong appreciation of DevOps, CI/CD, GitHub Actions, JenkinsYou're familiar with containerisation (Docker), cloud services (AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)You're comfortable taking ownership of projects, working with the Lead Engineer and mentoring more junior team membersYou're collaborative and pragmatic with great communication skills Apply now to find out more about this Senior Software Engineer / Developer (Node.js TypeScript) opportunity.