Backend Engineer

PULL UP LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with equity options

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Learning and development budget

Latest MacBook Pro and equipment

Job summary

PULL UP LTD is seeking a Backend Developer to build robust systems managing millions of transactions. You will develop RESTful APIs, optimize database queries, and ensure security.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of backend experience, strong knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript, and familiarity with SQL databases. Benefits include competitive salary with equity options, a flexible hybrid work model, and a MacBook Pro.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize database queries for better performance.
• Implement security best practices and data protection.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

SQL databases

RESTful API design

Containerization

Job description

About the Role

Help us build robust, scalable backend systems that handle millions of transactions. You’ll work on our core APIs, payment systems, and data infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Optimize database queries and improve system performance
• Implement security best practices and data protection measures
• Write comprehensive tests and documentation
• Collaborate with frontend engineers on API design

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of backend development experience
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience with SQL databases and query optimization
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles
• Familiarity with containerization and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have

• Experience with message queues (Redis, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of GraphQL
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Background in financial systems or payments

Benefits

Competitive salary with equity options

Flexible hybrid working arrangement

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Learning and development budget

Latest MacBook Pro and equipment

Interested in this role?

Applications reviewed within 5 business days