SENIOR BACKEND ENGINEER

Hola Prime; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London seeks an experienced Software Engineer to design and maintain applications with a strong focus on backend development, primarily using Node.js and PostgreSQL. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience, excel in remote collaboration, and possess a solid grasp of object-oriented programming. The role comes with competitive pay and additional benefits based on employment status.

Benefits

Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

Additional perks and benefits based on employment status

Qualifications

• Expertise in Backend Development with a focus on Node.js.
• Strong database skills, particularly in PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, test, and maintain applications.
• Collaborate effectively in a remote-first environment.
• Drive ownership of projects while working with teams.

Skills

Backend Development expertise in Node.js

Proficiency in TypeScript/JavaScript

SQL mastery, especially with PostgreSQL

Understanding of OOP and Design Patterns

Experience designing scalable systems

API development skills

At least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer

Job description

Qualification Requirements

• Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript / JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
• Database Mastery: You're a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
• Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes.
• Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.
• High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
• API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
• Experience: at least 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.

Ideal Candidate

• Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.
• Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You’ve successfully worked in distributed teams.
• Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.
• Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Solve Problems with Optimism: You’re passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective.
• Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.
• Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.

Extra brownie points if you :

• Have FinTech experience: experience with fintech products running 24 / 7 on major cloud vendors.
• Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.
• Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges.

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Provided computer equipment tailored to your role.
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country.