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

Summary: The role of Platform Engineer involves working with a social media start-up focused on AI and LLM, which is expanding into the US market. The engineer will be responsible for building and scaling backend systems and APIs, collaborating closely with the iOS team. The position requires significant experience in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. This is a contract role offering a competitive daily rate and flexible 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.
• 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, and Terraform.
• Experience with AWS and Postgres.
• B2C exposure is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, particularly 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