Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/AWS) — Remote, Scale & Impact

Ocho People; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global digital content firm is seeking a Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and AWS for a fully remote role, providing flexibility yet with office access in Belfast for collaboration. The successful candidate will design and build reliable services while mentoring junior engineers. A competitive salary of £70,000 - £85,000 plus a 10% bonus is offered in a role that encourages innovation and teamwork in an engaging environment.

Benefits

Remote-first flexibility

Collaboration opportunities

Community contributions

Qualifications

• Proven experience writing clean, maintainable, production-grade code.
• Experience in fullstack development.
• Ability to implement unit, integration, and functional tests.

Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable, scalable services and APIs.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Drive projects from design to delivery.

Skills

Server-side JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)

System architecture understanding

Communication skills

Adaptability to new technologies

Tools

AWS

MongoDB

Docker

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

A global digital content firm is seeking a Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and AWS for a fully remote role, providing flexibility yet with office access in Belfast for collaboration. The successful candidate will design and build reliable services while mentoring junior engineers. A competitive salary of £70,000 - £85,000 plus a 10% bonus is offered in a role that encourages innovation and teamwork in an engaging environment.