Senior Backend Engineer (Contract) | NodeJS, Typescript, Docker, Terraform/AWS | Start-up - Social media, AI | £500pd Outside, 6-month contract | London, Hybrid (2 days per week ideally)

Summary: The role of Senior Backend Engineer involves joining an ambitious AI social media start-up in London on a 6-month contract basis. The engineer will focus on building and scaling backend systems and APIs, collaborating closely with the iOS team. The position requires strong experience in managing infrastructure and performance, with a focus on rapid feature releases. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale backend systems and APIs for the product experience.
• Collaborate closely with the iOS team to deliver customer-focused features.
• Manage infrastructure using Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
• Take ownership of performance and infrastructure on projects end-to-end.
• Work within a close-knit team of backend engineers.

Key Skills:

• 5+ years of commercial experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Proficient in NodeJS (express), TypeScript, Docker, Terraform, and AWS.
• Experience with Postgres and B2C exposure.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts.
• Expertise in Systems Design and Architecture design.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT