Senior Node.Js Backend Engineer (Online Payment Systems)

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment platform in the UK is seeking a Senior Node.Js Backend Engineer to work on online payment systems. The candidate will design scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, collaborate with other engineers, and ensure the reliability and security of transaction services. Benefits include flexible working hours, competitive compensation, and health coverage. This role offers an opportunity for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive compensation package

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Generous parental leave

Unlimited paid time off

Budget for conferences and training

Home office support

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid knowledge of databases such as MongoDB.
• Proven experience on online payment systems.
• Good understanding of low-level systems concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Curiosity and passion for modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable backend services.
• Contribute to architecture of core backend components.
• Collaborate with engineers and product stakeholders.
• Ensure reliability and security of payment-related services.
• Write clean and maintainable code.
• Participate in technical discussions and improvements.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

MongoDB

Transaction-based platforms

Go

Rust

Job description

Senior Node.Js Backend Engineer, Online Payment Systems in UK.

In this role, you will contribute to the evolution of a high-impact platform used by millions of developers and organizations worldwide. You will focus on building and scaling backend systems that support secure, reliable online payment flows in a fast-growing, product-driven environment. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will have strong autonomy to design, test, and deploy your solutions. Your work will directly influence platform reliability, performance, and user trust. This position offers the opportunity to operate at scale while staying close to modern open-source tec

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, with a strong focus on online payment systems
• Contribute to the architecture and evolution of core backend components supporting high-traffic and high-availability use cases
• Collaborate across the stack with engineers and product stakeholders to deliver robust, user-centric solutions
• Ensure reliability, performance, and security of payment-related services and integrations
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while continuously improving engineering standards
• Participate in technical discussions, reviews, and iterations to drive platform-wide improvements

Requirements

• Strong professional experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and backend development in production environments
• Solid knowledge of databases such as MongoDB and experience designing data models at scale
• Proven experience working on online payment systems or transaction-based platforms
• Good understanding of low-level systems concepts, with exposure to languages such as Go, Rust, or C considered a plus
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and distributed engineering environment
• Curiosity, autonomy, and a continuous learning mindset, with a passion for modern technologies

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with remote-friendly work options
• Competitive compensation package including company equity
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• Generous parental leave and unlimited paid time off
• Budget for conferences, training, and continuous education
• Home office support and access to global office locations when needed
• Inclusive culture with a strong focus on employee well-being and growth

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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