Backend Engineer: Scale AI-Ready Infra (London)

Granola; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology startup in London is looking for a Product Engineer focused on the backend. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js and will be responsible for evolving and scaling backend infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience with cloud services and a solid understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL. The company offers relocation assistance and values a collaborative, startup-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in tech and product-driven environments.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and infrastructure as code.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures.
• Solid understanding of security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the evolution and scaling of the backend infrastructure.
• Design and implement performant APIs and services.
• Build infrastructure to support cutting-edge AI capabilities.
• Optimise database performance and query efficiency.
• Continuously improve reliability and observability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support continuous product innovation.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Cloud infrastructure

Infrastructure as code

PostgreSQL

Serverless architectures

Security best practices

Performance optimisation

Job description

A growing technology startup in London is looking for a Product Engineer focused on the backend. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js and will be responsible for evolving and scaling backend infrastructure. This role requires hands-on experience with cloud services and a solid understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL. The company offers relocation assistance and values a collaborative, startup-focused work environment.