Senior Backend Software Engineer

Expert Employment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the sustainable construction tech sector is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer. In this role, you will work on modern, data-driven technologies to enhance backend services while closely collaborating with Data Science teams. This hybrid position allows for flexibility as you work primarily on AWS alongside efficient CI/CD improvements.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience with TypeScript and AWS.
• Strong experience with Lambda, Kinesis, EventBridge, and CDK v2.
• Experience with Python is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimise backend services using modern, event-driven architecture on AWS.
• Collaborate with Data Science to deploy ML workloads in streaming systems.
• Influence architecture and own key infrastructure components.

Skills

TypeScript

AWS

Python

Attention to detail

Work independently

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

• Type: Permanent

Senior Backend Software Engineer

We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing sustainable construction tech space company.

The company is using data-driven technology to reduce waste and carbon emissions in the global concrete supply chain.

Key responsibilities:

Build and optimise backend services using modern, event-driven architecture on AWS

Work on new features, APIs, performance tuning, and CI/CD improvements

Collaborate closely with Data Science to deploy ML workloads in streaming systems

Influence architecture and own key infrastructure components



Key Skills:

Five years with TypeScript and AWS

Strong experience with Lambda, Kinesis, EventBridge, and CDK v2

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Python experience

Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence

Hybrid – 2 days a week in Central London

• Start: ASAP
• Duration: Permanent