Backend Engineer

Job description

We are looking for a Backend Product Engineer to join a fast-growing AI startup building tools designed to improve how teams work and collaborate.

In this role, you will help scale the backend infrastructure and services powering the product, while enabling the development of new AI-driven features as the platform grows rapidly.

You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to build reliable systems and support continuous product innovation.

Responsibilities

• Own the development and scaling of backend infrastructure.
• Design and build high-performance APIs and backend services.
• Develop infrastructure to support AI-powered product capabilities.
• Optimise database performance and query efficiency.
• Improve system reliability, monitoring, and observability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure backend systems support new product features and innovation.

Requirements

• Experience working in product-focused engineering teams.
• Strong backend development skills using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Strong understanding of security, performance optimisation, and scalable system design.

Profile

• A builder mindset with a passion for developing high-quality products.
• Interest in working within a startup environment and contributing to early-stage growth.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and motivated by solving real user problems.

Location

• London – office-based role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-03-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English