Junior Backend Engineer

Fruition Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech-first company is seeking a Junior Backend Engineer to join their team in Leeds. This role involves developing a bespoke SaaS product and working with cutting-edge technologies like Node.js and AWS. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for building a high-performing platform, utilizing Terraform for infrastructure as code, and engaging in Agile practices. If you have a passion for backend development and want to contribute to a significant technical transformation, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your skills and make a real impact in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in JavaScript and TypeScript development.
• Familiarity with AWS and Agile methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Developing web applications using JavaScript, Node, and TypeScript.
• Collaborating with teams to enhance deployment and improve systems.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

AWS

REST

GraphQL

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Tools

Terraform

React

Job description

Junior Backend Engineer

Leeds - 2x a week

Salary - up to GBP35,000

Fruition Group are working with a well-established tech-first business who are embarking on a complete technical transformation. This client is looking to bring in a Junior Backend Software Engineer to work on a bespoke software platform as part of the business growth.

The Junior Backend Software Engineer will be part of the team responsible for building a bespoke SaaS product, and creating a low latent high performing connected platform. You will be working with Terraform as the infrastructure as code, and working with Node.js as the Back End framework, spun up into an AWS platform.

What will I be doing?

• Developing web applications and systems using JavaScript, Node and Typescript.
• Define and analyse business requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and integrations to enhance deployment.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and testers to develop unit code.
• Working in an AWS environment.

Key requirements:

• JavaScript and Typescript development, for at least 1 year.
• Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as Typescript and Node.
• AWS experience is essential.
• Experience with React (desirable).
• Understanding of Terraform as infrastructure as code.
• Working with REST and GraphQL.
• Agile ways of working (Scrum/Kanban).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and to your own initiative.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply and someone will be in touch regarding the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.