JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Backend Engineering | NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid

JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Backend Engineering | NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid

Posted 1 day ago by Owen Thomas | Pending B Corp™

£500 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The role of JavaScript Developer involves working as a contractor in a fast-paced, innovative start-up environment focused on building a B2C platform. The position requires expertise in backend technologies, particularly NodeJS and TypeScript, to develop and maintain robust systems that enhance user experience. The developer will collaborate closely with a small team of founders and engineers, taking on significant responsibilities in a data-heavy application. This is a hybrid opportunity based in London, offering a competitive daily rate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize robust backend services and APIs for mobile and web platforms.
  • Design and implement low-latency event processing pipelines.
  • Ensure backend infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure.
  • Enhance database efficiency and refine data storage strategies.
  • Maintain comprehensive multi-layered test coverage.
  • Collaborate closely with frontend and mobile teams to define and deliver API contracts.
  • Set up and manage effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems.
  • Influence architectural decisions and help establish engineering best practices.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
  • Explore and integrate new technologies to expand platform capabilities.
  • Work with product and design teams to convert requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Continuously refine development workflows and improve system performance.

Key Skills:

  • 6+ years commercial experience in backend technologies, primarily focused on NodeJS.
  • Proven track record of start-up experience with innovative consumer B2C brands.
  • Confidence working with large datasets and complex API integrations.
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
  • Nice to have: Full stack experience with TypeScript.

Salary (Rate): £500/day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Full-stack | NodeJS, TypeScript, React, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate c/ £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid Opportunity: We’re supporting an innovative, fast-moving founding team. They’re building an innovative B2C platform with lots of partnerships already signed up! Very exciting opportunity to take a lot of responsibility and work in a small team with proven founders and engineers - on a disruptive and data-heavy B2C application. You’ll work closely with the founding team to build scalable, secure, and high-performance systems that deliver an exceptional user experience.

What You’ll Be Doing as a JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Backend Engineering | NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize robust backend services and APIs that power our mobile and web platforms
  • Design and implement low-latency event processing pipelines
  • Ensure backend infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure
  • Enhance database efficiency and refine data storage strategies
  • Maintain comprehensive multi-layered test coverage
  • Collaborate closely with frontend and mobile teams to define and deliver API contracts
  • Set up and manage effective monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
  • Influence architectural decisions and help establish engineering best practices
  • Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers
  • Explore and integrate new technologies to expand platform capabilities
  • Work with product and design teams to convert requirements into scalable technical solutions
  • Continuously refine development workflows and improve system performance

What You’ll Need as a JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Backend Engineering | NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid

  • 6+ years commercial experience in Backend technologies, with majority focused on NodeJS.
  • Proven track record of start-up experience, working for cool innovative consumer b2c brands where you've taken ownership.
  • Confidence working on huge datasets and complex API work
  • Great communication skills and attitude to get your hands dirty across the stack and business challenges.
  • Nice to have: Full stack experience, with TypeScript

JavaScript Developer, Contractor, Backend Engineering | NodeJS, TypeScript, AWS | Disruptive Start-up, B2C | Rate £500/day (Outside) | 6-months | London, Hybrid

Location: Remote

Type: Contract, full-time

Rate: circa £500/day

Start: ASAP