Senior Backend JavaScript Developer Outisde IR35

Senior Backend JavaScript Developer Outisde IR35

Posted Today by GCS

Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
London

Summary: Our client is seeking a Senior Backend JavaScript Developer to join their innovative technology business, focusing on solving complex problems and building scalable systems. This role involves shaping the Back End architecture and delivering high-quality code in a collaborative, agile environment. The position is remote with bi-weekly office visits in London. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in backend development and mentoring others.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Shape the Back End architecture and deliver high-quality code.
  • Mentor junior developers and collaborate within an agile team.
  • Build scalable systems to support global business expansion.
  • Work with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
  • Ensure platform performance at scale.

Key Skills:

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with proven Back End development experience.
  • Hands-on expertise with Node.js and related frameworks.
  • Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.
  • Solid knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
  • Previous experience in a senior or lead role is highly desirable.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Senior Backend JavaScript Developer

Outisde IR35

Remote and once in the London office every 2 weeks

Our client, an innovative and forward-thinking technology business, is looking for a Senior Backend JavaScript Developer to join their growing engineering team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned developer who thrives on solving complex problems, building scalable systems, and mentoring others in a collaborative, agile environment.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Back End architecture, delivering high-quality code, and ensuring the platform continues to perform at scale as the business expands globally.

Key skills

Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript with proven Back End development experience.

Hands-on expertise with Node.js and related frameworks.

Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.

Solid knowledge of databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

Understanding o f CI/CD pipelines and containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes).

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Previous experience in a senior or lead role is highly desirable.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.