Senior Software-Engineer (Backend focused)

Responsibilities

• Applying and advocating best practices in backend development, including code quality, security, and performance.
• Aligning backend work with overall platform architecture by collaborating with the Lead Software Engineer.
• Supporting peers through code reviews and knowledge sharing to foster a high-performance culture.
• Ensuring APIs and microservices meet scalability and reliability targets while integrating smoothly with frontend.

• You have solid experience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, and microservices, building scalable APIs and services.
• You have strong hands-on experience with AWS serverless architecture – including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Cognito, and SQS/SNS.
• You’re comfortable with software design principles like SOLID, dependency injection, and common design patterns.
• You can write and maintain Infrastructure as Code using CDK in TypeScript and have experience working with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience with React or Next.js is desirable but not essential.
• You mentor engineers, drive best practices, and make informed technical decisions that improve system stability and developer efficiency.
• You proactively identify technical challenges, optimise performance, and balance trade-offs between innovation and maintainability.
• You work effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to deliver high-quality solutions.
• You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring shared understanding.
• You stay up to date with industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and drive improvements in development processes.