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 apply.

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