Context Recruitment Limited
Principle Backend Developer
Salary: Up to £90,000 per annum
Client: Leading Data Centre Provider
We're working with a well-established Data Centre Provider to recruit a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer. This is a remote role open to UK-based candidates, offering the chance to work on large-scale systems that support critical national infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned backend engineer with deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, who enjoys architecting scalable solutions and working with modern cloud technologies.
You'll be responsible for designing and building high-performance backend applications, contributing to the development of internal tools and processes, and ensuring code quality through testing and documentation. You'll also help shape technical standards and collaborate closely with other teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable backend systems for enterprise-level applications
- Build and maintain robust Node.js services using TypeScript
- Optimise SQL queries and database performance
- Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments
- Customise build and development tools to suit project needs
- Apply best practices in software design, including SOLID principles and dependency injection
- Maintain clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Contribute to unit and integration testing across all deliverables
- Work closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in backend development and share insights with the team
Required experience
- Extensive server-side development experience
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms and deployment strategies
- Deep knowledge of software architecture and design patterns
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tooling
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Must be eligible for SC clearance.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital infrastructure. If you're ready to take the next step in your backend development career, we'd love to hear from you.
Paying up to £90,000, depending on experience.
100% remote based.
Must be eligible to work in the UK.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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