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

Summary: The role of Senior Backend Engineer involves joining an early-stage AI social media start-up in London, focusing on building and scaling backend systems and APIs. The position requires collaboration with a small team of engineers and ownership of infrastructure and performance projects. Candidates should have significant experience in backend engineering and be adept in technologies such as NodeJS, TypeScript, and AWS. This contract role offers a competitive daily rate and the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and scale backend systems and APIs to enhance 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 in a fast-paced environment with rapid release cycles.

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 applications.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in explaining technical concepts.
• Expertise in systems design and architecture.

Salary (Rate): 500

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT