Senior Backend Architect - Remote, AI-Driven Platform Rebuild

Twinkl Educational Publishing

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 75,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote/hybrid options
33 days annual leave + accrual
Me Day
Charity day
Westfield Health
Learning & Development
Death in service benefit
Enhanced pension
Parental/adoption leave
Quarterly awards
Free Twinkl Subscription

Job summary

Twinkl Educational Publishing is seeking two Senior Software Engineers (Backend Focus) to help rebuild our core platform with a modern stack, including Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, and serverless AWS architecture. You will partner with a Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to lead architecture and delivery while mentoring teammates in a remote-friendly, collaborative environment.

You will work across the stack and utilise AI tools such as Claude to boost productivity, code quality and

Qualifications

  • Strong backend engineering and architecture experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and working with leadership on roadmaps.
  • Proficiency with automated testing, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system design, re-architecture, and delivery of platform initiatives.
  • Mentor engineers and help upskill the team on the new tech stack.
  • Utilise AI tools (Claude) to improve productivity and code quality.
  • Build scalable, serverless microservices to support global users.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative engineering culture.

Skills

Backend architecture
Node.js
TypeScript
AWS
Leadership mentoring
CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

React
Next.js
Terraform
GitHub Actions
Serverless AWS

Job description

Twinkl Educational Publishing is seeking two Senior Software Engineers (Backend Focus) to help rebuild our core platform with a modern stack, including Node.js, TypeScript, React/Next.js, and serverless AWS architecture. You will partner with a Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager to lead architecture and delivery while mentoring teammates in a remote-friendly, collaborative environment.

You will work across the stack and utilise AI tools such as Claude to boost productivity, code quality and

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