Backend Software Engineer (Hybrid) - Node.js & SQL

Morgan McKinley; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading UK wealth management firm to hire a Backend-focused Full Stack Engineer in St Albans. You will build production web applications with TypeScript, React and Node.js, emphasising robust backend design.

You will design relational databases, optimise SQL, and work with AWS, Docker, Terraform and CI/CD to modernise the platform supporting client assets and wealth management services.

Qualifications

• 3+ years commercial experience building production web applications using TypeScript and React, with a backend focus.
• Node.js proficiency in API development and system logic.
• Strong SQL skills with relational databases and query optimization.
• Desirable: experience in Financial Services or Wealth Management; cloud & DevOps tools like AWS, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale production web applications using TypeScript, React, and Node.js.
• Design and maintain relational database schemas and optimize SQL queries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernise the platform and infrastructure.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

TypeScript

React

Backend development

SQL

Tools

AWS

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a leading UK wealth management firm to hire a Backend-focused Full Stack Engineer in St Albans. You will build production web applications with TypeScript, React and Node.js, emphasising robust backend design.

You will design relational databases, optimise SQL, and work with AWS, Docker, Terraform and CI/CD to modernise the platform supporting client assets and wealth management services.