Senior Software Engineer

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 mytechnology-led clientthat’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 and Experience needed:Essential:Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScriptProven background in microservices architectureSolid understanding of GraphQL and RESTful API designExperience with SQL and NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with CI/CD, automated testing, and modern development workflowsDesirable:Experience with Azure or other cloud platformsKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)Exposure to event-driven architecture and messaging systemsContainerization and orchestration experience (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)Package and Working ModelSalary: Up to £85,000Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in Nottinghamshire HQFlexible hours and collaborative team cultureOpportunity 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.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 ..... full job details .....