Remote Backend Engineer — Node.js + AWS

Trades Workforce Solutions; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology start-up is seeking a Backend Software Developer to integrate into their team. The role includes designing and maintaining APIs, optimizing backend services, and working on cloud infrastructure. An ideal candidate will have a degree-level background in software development, at least 3 years of experience, and familiarity with AWS services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, share options, and fully remote working within the UK.

Benefits

Competitive salary, including share options

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

1 day off for your birthday

Fully remote working in the UK

Company pension scheme

Private Healthcare with 24/7 virtual GP

£75 contribution towards glasses

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years experience in a software development role.
• Experience with serverless architecture and API Gateway.
• Ability to deliver small software projects to specification.

Responsibilities

• Support a Senior Developer across the software development lifecycle.
• Implement new backend functionality and optimize existing services.
• Design, develop, and maintain APIs and microservices.

Skills

Node.js proficiency

AWS Lambda functions

SQL and NoSQL database queries

RESTful API design

Software testing and QA principles

Version control (Git)

Education

Degree level software development background

Tools

AWS CloudWatch

AWS Amplify

AWS Cognito

Job description

A growing technology start-up is seeking a Backend Software Developer to integrate into their team. The role includes designing and maintaining APIs, optimizing backend services, and working on cloud infrastructure. An ideal candidate will have a degree-level background in software development, at least 3 years of experience, and familiarity with AWS services. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, share options, and fully remote working within the UK.