Senior Backend Engineer

Job description

Backend Product Engineer (London) - Relocation support available from anywhere in the UK!

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help scale high-growth systems and support the next phase of product expansion. This role focuses on building reliable, secure, and high-performing backend services that power new features and capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Scale and evolve backend infrastructure
• Design and build performant APIs and services
• Develop infrastructure to support advanced technologies (including AI/ML)
• Optimise database performance and queries
• Improve system reliability through monitoring and alerting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing product development

Requirements

• Experience working in product-focused engineering environments
• Strong skills in TypeScript and Node.js
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure as code (e.g. AWS, Terraform)
• Solid knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL)
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g. AWS Lambda)
• Understanding of security best practices and performance optimisation

About You

• You enjoy building and solving complex problems
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Interested in startup or high-growth environments
• Collaborative, pragmatic, and motivated
• Interest in AI/ML infrastructure is a bonus

Additional Information

• London-based role with an in-office working environment
• Competitive salary
• Relocation support available for candidates relocating to London from anywhere in the UK

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-04-2026

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