Senior Software Engineer

UNITING CLOUD Limited; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is looking for a Senior Backend Developer skilled in Node.js and TypeScript to join their vehicle telematics division. This role involves leading the development of a complex, multi-environment SaaS platform using modern microservices architecture. The company offers a hybrid work model and a supportive culture that fosters innovation and career growth as they expand their cutting-edge technology initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for innovation

Qualifications

• Solid commercial experience as a back-end developer.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a critical thinker’s mindset.
• Ability to take full ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure features meet user and business needs.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

Problem-solving

Ownership

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

Node.js

TypeScript

Docker

Terraform

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

SeniorBackendDeveloper–Node.js/TypeScript
Location:Hybrid–Home/CreweHQ

Abold,globaltechcompanyisonamissiontobuildtransformative,sustainablesolutionsacrossmobility,connectivity,andinnovation.Theyhavegrownfromhumblerootstobecomeatrustednameinnext-gentechnologythathelpsbusinessesadaptandthriveinachangingworld.Sustainabilityandsmartdigitalevolutionareatthecoreofeverythingwedo.

Now,they’reexpanding–andthisisyouropportunitytobepartofsomethingexciting.

TheOpportunity:

We’relookingforaSeniorBackendDeveloperwithdeepNode.jsandTypeScriptexperiencetojoinourvehicletelematicsdivision–arapidlygrowingareacentraltoourlong-termvision.

Thisisnota"codemonkey"role.You’llbeahands-ontechnicalleader,shapingtheevolutionofacomplex,multi-environmentSaaSplatformspanning70+Gitrepositoriesandbuiltonamodernmicroservicesarchitecture.Expectcutting-edgetechnologies–AWS,Docker,automatedCI/CD,andTerraform-provisionedinfrastructure–withplentyofroomtobothleadandlearn.

YourDay-to-Day:

• Design,develop,andmaintainrobust,scalablebackendsystemsusingNode.jsandTypeScript
• Upholdtechnicalqualitywhiledeliveringpragmaticsolutionstoreal-worldproblems
• Collaboratecross-functionallytoensurefeaturesmeetuserandbusinessneeds
• Mentorandsupportjuniorengineers,sharingknowledgeandraisingthebar
• Guidetheteamthroughcomplextechnicalchallengeswithcreativityandgrit
• EngageinAgileceremonies,improvewaysofworking,andhelpsteertheteam’sdirection

YourTechStack:

• Languages&Tools:Node.js,TypeScript,Mocha,Sinon
• Infrastructure&DevOps:Docker,Terraform,Git,GitLabCI/CD
• Cloud&Services:AWS(ECS,EC2,Lambda,RDS,DynamoDB,Kinesis,Firehose,S3,SQS,SNS)
• Databases:PostgreSQL,MySQL

WhatWe’reLookingFor:

• Solidcommercialexperienceasaback-enddeveloper
• Strongproblem-solvingskillsandacriticalthinker’smindset
• Abilitytotakefullownershipofyourwork–fromconcepttodeployment
• Practicalunderstandingofmicroservices,containerisation,andcloud-nativearchitectures
• Comfortableworkinginfast-paced,agileenvironments
• Excellentcommunicationskillsandadrivetolead,notjustcontribute

WhoYouAre:

• Proactive:Youtakeinitiativeanddeliverwithoutwaitingforinstructions
• Resilient:Youstaycoolunderpressureandturnobstaclesintosolutions
• ADriver:Youpushprojectsandteamsforwardwithenergyandclarity
• CollaborativebutConfident:You’reateamplayerwho’snotafraidtostandbygooddecisions

WhatYou’llGetinReturn:

• Asupportive,ambitiousculturebuiltoninnovationandtrust
• Arapidlygrowingenvironmentwhereyourimpactwillbefelt
• Opportunitiestoworkonforward-thinkingprojectsinadynamicspace
• Ahybridworkingmodelandflexibilitytosuityourlifestyle
• Competitivesalary,bonuspotential,andacomprehensivebenefitspackage

Readytolead,build,andshapethefutureoftelematicstech?

Applynowandbringyourbesttoateamthat’sjustgettingstarted.