Full stack Platform Engineer, Contract | TS, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS and DevOps | AI / LLM focused, Social Media start-up, US expansion | £500 - 550pd Outside, 6-month contract | London, Hybrid

Summary: The role of Full Stack Platform Engineer involves driving cloud, infrastructure, and DevOps initiatives for an AI-focused social media start-up expanding into the US market. The position requires building and scaling backend systems and APIs while collaborating closely with the iOS team. Candidates should have significant experience in backend engineering and managing infrastructure. This is a contract role offering a competitive daily rate and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale backend systems and APIs for the product experience.
• Collaborate with the iOS team to deliver customer-focused features.
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Communicate effectively about system functionalities and architecture.
• Design systems and architecture to support business needs.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of commercial experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, NodeJS (Express), Docker, Terraform, and AWS.
• Experience with Postgres and B2C applications.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts.
• Expertise in systems design and architecture.

Salary (Rate): 550

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT