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. The company is in a significant growth phase and seeks a candidate with extensive experience in backend engineering and infrastructure management. This is a contract position offering a hybrid working arrangement.

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.
• Design and implement systems architecture.
• Communicate effectively about technical processes and systems.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of commercial experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Proficient in TypeScript, NodeJS (Express), Docker, Terraform, and AWS.
• Experience with Postgres and B2C applications.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in technical discussions.
• 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