Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript) Remote (NI) | Node.js & TypeScript | £50,000 – £70,000 + EMI Share Options
At a Glance
- Senior-level back-end role in a fast-scaling cloud-native digital consultancy
- Node.js, TypeScript, REST & GraphQL APIs, microservices, AWS/Azure
- Remote-first with co-working hubs in Belfast and London
- £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- EMI share options, 8% matched pension, BUPA private healthcare
About the Company
A modern, cloud-native digital consultancy delivering engineering, composable commerce, and data-driven digital experiences for a range of clients. Around 50 strong, highly experienced, and remote-first – with co-working spaces in Belfast and London. They're growing quickly and the people joining now will shape what the team looks like next.
The Role
This is a senior back-end engineering position with real ownership and architectural influence. You'll be designing, building, and optimising the server-side applications and APIs that power client digital experiences – working closely with front-end engineers, DevOps specialists, and cloud architects to deliver robust, scalable solutions from concept to production.
Beyond the technical work, you'll help shape back-end engineering standards across the team and provide mentorship to junior developers. If you want a senior role where your decisions actually matter, this is it.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js microservices and applications built with TypeScript
- Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using modern, best-in-class frameworks
- Work closely with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployments across AWS and Azure
- Use serverless functions and cloud-managed services to build flexible, cost-effective solutions
- Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback that raises the standard of the wider team
- Contribute to architectural discussions and help guide technical decision-making across projects
- Stay current with emerging back-end technologies and identify where they can add value
What You'll Need
Essential
- 5+ years of professional back-end engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Node.js
- Strong TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Proven experience building scalable APIs and microservices
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including serverless compute
- Solid understanding of authentication, authorisation, and API security best practices
Desirable
- Experience with headless e-commerce platforms such as commercetools, Shopify Plus, or BigCommerce
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (AWS EventBridge, Azure EventGrid)
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM/ODM frameworks
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CDK
The Package
- £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- EMI share options (HMRC-approved)
- Remote-first with Belfast and UK co-working access
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension matched up to 8%
- BUPA Private Healthcare and Health Assessments
- Specsavers Corporate Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and professional development budget
- High-spec equipment and home-office budget
Skills:
Node.js Typescript Javascript AWS Azure
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At a Glance
- Senior-level back-end role in a fast-scaling cloud-native digital consultancy
- Node.js, TypeScript, REST & GraphQL APIs, microservices, AWS/Azure
- Remote-first with co-working hubs in Belfast and London
- £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- EMI share options, 8% matched pension, BUPA private healthcare
About the Company
A modern, cloud-native digital consultancy delivering engineering, composable commerce, and data-driven digital experiences for a range of clients. Around 50 strong, highly experienced, and remote-first – with co-working spaces in Belfast and London. They’re growing quickly and the people joining now will shape what the team looks like next.
The Role
This is a senior back-end engineering position with real ownership and architectural influence. You’ll be designing, building, and optimising the server-side applications and APIs that power client digital experiences – working closely with front-end engineers, DevOps specialists, and cloud architects to deliver robust, scalable solutions from concept to production.
Beyond the technical work, you’ll help shape back-end engineering standards across the team and provide mentorship to junior developers. If you want a senior role where your decisions actually matter, this is it.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js microservices and applications built with TypeScript
- Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using modern, best-in-class frameworks
- Work closely with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployments across AWS and Azure
- Use serverless functions and cloud-managed services to build flexible, cost-effective solutions
- Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback that raises the standard of the wider team
- Contribute to architectural discussions and help guide technical decision-making across projects
- Stay current with emerging back-end technologies and identify where they can add value
What You’ll Need
Essential
- 5+ years of professional back-end engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Node.js
- Strong TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Proven experience building scalable APIs and microservices
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including serverless compute
- Solid understanding of authentication, authorisation, and API security best practices
Desirable
- Experience with headless e-commerce platforms such as commercetools, Shopify Plus, or BigCommerce
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (AWS EventBridge, Azure EventGrid)
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM/ODM frameworks
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CDK
The Package
- £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
- EMI share options (HMRC-approved)
- Remote-first with Belfast and UK co-working access
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension matched up to 8%
- BUPA Private Healthcare and Health Assessments
- Specsavers Corporate Eye Care
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Training and professional development budget
- High-spec equipment and home-office budget
Skills:Node.js Typescript Javascript AWS Azure
WHJS1_NI
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