Lead Backend Developer (Node.js)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic start-up backed by a major travel brand is seeking a Lead Backend Developer (Node.js) in West London. This hybrid role encompasses collaboration with systems architecture, mentoring junior developers, and working with cutting-edge technologies. Join a motivated team dedicated to innovation and career growth while building scalable back-end systems.

Qualifications

• Senior Developer with ecommerce/marketplace experience.
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture team to enhance technology infrastructure.
• Implement new API systems with ferry operators.
• Mentoring junior developers.

Skills

Mentoring

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

Firebase / Firestore

Redis

Microservices

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Client:

ARC IT Recruitment

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Lead Backend Developer (Node.js)

West London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

Lead Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Node.js) required to join a dynamic start-up, backed by the financial strength of a major travel brand.

You will play a key role in shaping and expanding our cutting-edge technology stack. As a key player in our tech team, you'll help us scale and innovate, building on top of robust back-end servers and back-office systems. Gain full exposure to the entire development lifecycle, from planning and design to architecture, back-end, and front-end development. Working in a motivated, energetic team that’s always learning and growing, you will be given career growth opportunities in a company which has the backing of a market-leading travel brand.

Your day to day will involve :

• Collaborate closely with our systems architecture team to refine and enhance our technology infrastructure.
• Get familiar with our current architecture and scaling technologies.
• Build and implement new API systems integrating with ferry operators, third-party service providers, and more.
• Develop new features for our admin back-office systems and CMS.
• Design solutions that balance business needs and technical feasibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including CI development.
• Mentoring of Junior Developers
• Identify opportunities to optimize performance and enhance the user experience.

We are looking for:

• Senior Developer with experience in mentoring more junior colleagues.
• Experience of working within ecommerce / marketplace
• A self-starter with excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Tech Stack You’ll Work With:

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• Firebase / Firestore
• Redis (essential)
• Microservices

Nice to have:

• Experience with Azure Web Services

This opportunity is hybrid (3 days a week in their West London office).