Senior Software Engineer

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/TypeScript)Remote (NI) | Node.js & TypeScript | £50,000 – £70,000 + EMI Share OptionsAt a Glance

• Senior-level back-end role in a fast-scaling cloud-native digital consultancy
• Node.js, TypeScript, REST & GraphQL APIs, microservices, AWS/Azure
• Remote-first with co-working hubs in Belfast and London
• £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• EMI share options, 8% matched pension, BUPA private healthcare

About the Company

A modern, cloud-native digital consultancy delivering engineering, composable commerce, and data-driven digital experiences for a range of clients. Around 50 strong, highly experienced, and remote-first — with co-working spaces in Belfast and London. They're growing quickly and the people joining now will shape what the team looks like next

The Role

This is a senior back-end engineering position with real ownership and architectural influence. You'll be designing, building, and optimising the server-side applications and APIs that power client digital experiences — working closely with front-end engineers, DevOps specialists, and cloud architects to deliver robust, scalable solutions from concept to production.

Beyond the technical work, you'll help shape back-end engineering standards across the team and provide mentorship to junior developers. If you want a senior role where your decisions actually matter, this is it

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js microservices and applications built with TypeScript
• Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using modern, best-in-class frameworks
• Work closely with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and deployments across AWS and Azure
• Use serverless functions and cloud-managed services to build flexible, cost-effective solutions
• Lead code reviews and provide constructive feedback that raises the standard of the wider team
• Contribute to architectural discussions and help guide technical decision-making across projects
• Stay current with emerging back-end technologies and identify where they can add value

What You'll Need

Essential

• 5+ years of professional back-end engineering experience, with at least 3 years in Node.js
• Strong TypeScript and modern JavaScript(ES6+)
• Proven experience building scalable APIs and microservices
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including serverless computing
• Solid understanding of authentication, authorisation, and API security best practices

Desireable

• Experience with headless e-commerce platforms such as commercetools, Shopify Plus, or BigCommerce
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures and messaging systems (AWS EventBridge, Azure EventGrid)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and ORM/ODM frameworks
• Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform or CDK

The Package

• £50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• EMI share options (HMRC-approved)
• Remote-first with Belfast and UK co-working access
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension matched up to 8%
• BUPA Private Healthcare and Health Assessments
• Specsavers Corporate Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and professional development budget
• High-spec equipment and home-office setup