Senior Backend Engineer
Our client is a leading organisation in the hospitality technology sector, dedicated to transforming how hospitality businesses manage and share data. Known for their innovative approach and collaborative culture, the company offers a dynamic environment where technical excellence and problem-solving are highly valued. This role involves designing and building systems that power their platform, contributing significantly to the company's growth and success through hands on development and technical leadership. The position is vital for ensuring the reliability and scalability of the organisation's platform, helping shape its future direction.
Role Overview
The Senior Backend Engineer will be a key member of the engineering team, responsible for architecture, development, and mentoring. They will work across the full stack, with a focus on backend systems, and contribute to technical decisions that influence the company's product and infrastructure.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience designing and building systems across the full stack in production
- Deep experience with TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, and relational databases
- Solid experience with React or similar frontend frameworks
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, ideally AWS and serverless architectures
- A track record leading the delivery of complex technical projects and bringing others along with you
- A thoughtful approach to system design, making pragmatic choices that balance quality with pace
- The ability to communicate well and work effectively across different disciplines
Key Responsibilities
- Own architectural decisions and contribute to the technical direction of the platform
- Design and develop high-quality, scalable solutions across both frontend and backend components
- Mentor and support engineers within the team, fostering skill development
- Participate in recruitment and onboarding processes for new team members
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
- Contribute to ensuring systems are reliable and performant
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- Proven experience with TypeScript, Node.js, SQL, and relational databases
- Experience with React or similar frontend technologies
- Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, especially AWS and serverless architectures
- Experience leading complex technical projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Based or willing to work on-site in London (Farringdon) with hybrid working arrangements
Nice to Have
- Experience building or scaling SaaS products
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures
- Background working with integration-heavy platforms
- Interest in security best practices
If you're passionate about backend development, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are looking to make an impact within a growing SaaS organisation, we encourage you to apply.