Backend Developer
Back End / Cloud Developer £60-£70k + benefits | Hybrid |1 day a week in London
We’re looking for an experienced Back End / Cloud Developer to join a growing technology team and play a key role in building scalable, secure and reliable cloud-based applications.
You’ll focus on back-end development and cloud infrastructure, working closely with front-end developers and wider technology teams to design and deliver robust services and APIs.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for:
- Designing and developing scalable back-end services and APIs
- Building and maintaining REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
- Developing serverless applications using AWS
- Working with services including Lambda, API Gateway, S3 and DynamoDB
- Designing and implementing effective NoSQL data models
- Contributing to cloud architecture and technical design
- Developing secure, reliable and high-performing applications
- Supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
- Monitoring, troubleshooting and improving production services
- Applying cloud security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
- Working closely with front-end developers to deliver integrated solutions
- Contributing to Agile development practices and technical decision-making
About You
You’ll ideally have strong commercial experience with:
- Node.js / TypeScript
- REST API development
- AWS , particularly Lambda, API Gateway, S3 and DynamoDB
- Serverless architecture
- NoSQL and data modelling
- CI/CD
- Automated testing
- Cloud security and OWASP principles
- Git
- Agile / Scrum
We’re looking for someone who understands how to build secure, scalable and maintainable cloud applications , rather than simply having experience with individual AWS services.
You should be comfortable taking ownership of technical problems, working collaboratively with other developers and contributing to architectural decisions.
Salary & Working
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Hybrid working, with 1–2 days per week in London and flexibility for UK-based candidates.