Backend Developer

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for a talented Backend Developer with a strong command of TypeScript. This role involves working on a large-scale microservices architecture hosted on Azure, where you'll develop and maintain backend services that ensure seamless integration with various systems. Your expertise in cloud infrastructure, particularly within Azure, will be crucial as you collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and reliable solutions. If you have a passion for building scalable applications and are ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in TypeScript for backend or full-stack roles.
• Strong understanding of microservices design patterns and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain microservices that interact with various backend systems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and DevOps engineers to build scalable services.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Azure Services

Microservices Architecture

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Security Best Practices

Event-Driven Architecture

Tools

Prisma ORM

BullMQ

Azure Event Hubs

Azure Blob Storage

Azure Redis Cache

Job description

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Currently seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with experience in TypeScript to join our team working on a large-scale microservices architecture hosted on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). You will be responsible for developing and maintaining microservices that interact with various backend systems, including PostgreSQL (via Prisma ORM), Azure Redis Cache (using BullMQ), Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Blob Storage.

This role requires a strong understanding of TypeScript, microservices design patterns, and cloud infrastructure, particularly in an Azure environment. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure backend services.

Details:

• Location: Milton Keynes
• Duration: 6-12 months

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in TypeScript with at least 3+ years of experience in backend or full-stack roles.
• Experience building microservices architectures using Node.js or TypeScript.
• Experience with PostgreSQL databases, especially through Prisma ORM.
• Knowledge of Redis, particularly with BullMQ for job scheduling and queuing.
• Experience with Azure services: AKS, Azure Event Hubs, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Redis Cache.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and working with DevOps teams for deployment and management on the cloud.
• Good understanding of security best practices in backend development (e.g., authentication, authorization, encryption).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Azure Functions and serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for microservices and databases.
• Understanding of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Prior experience with event streaming and real-time data processing using Azure Event Hubs.

If you are available at short notice and interested, please apply.