Software Developer

Erin Associates Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading enterprise software house in Birmingham is seeking a Software Engineer with expertise in API and backend development. The role involves designing and building robust APIs and backend systems using Node.js and C#. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers a competitive salary of £50-55k with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ commercial experience in backend/API development.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and C#.
• Solid understanding of REST API design and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend systems.
• Develop high-quality, scalable code using Node.js and C#.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical solutions.

Skills

Backend/API development

Node.js

C#

REST API design

Cloud computing

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing tools

React

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Overview

Software Engineer (API Development / Backend – Node.js, C#) – Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid – 1 day onsite a week)

Salary: £50-55k + Benefits

About the role

We’re partnering with a leading enterprise software house in Birmingham that is expanding its engineering team. They’re looking for a Software Engineer with strong API and backend development experience to work on complex, high-performing systems used by global clients. This Developer role offers the opportunity to build and enhance large-scale, data-driven applications with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance. As a Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of backend services and integrations, designing and developing robust APIs that power enterprise software products. You’ll work primarily with Node.js and C#, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver well-architected, maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend systems.
• Develop high-quality, scalable code using Node.js and C#.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define technical solutions.
• Ensure best practices in testing, deployment, and CI/CD.
• Optimise performance, security, and maintainability of backend services.
• Support occasional front-end integration using React (desirable, not essential).

Skills & Experience

• 4+ years’ commercial experience in backend/API development.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and C#.
• Solid understanding of REST API design and implementation.
• Experience with cloud computing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with React or modern JavaScript frameworks (advantageous).
• Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

Join a forward-thinking Software engineering team focused on quality and innovation, where you will work on high-impact enterprise software projects.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

Employment: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefits

To apply, please send your CV to Bethany at [e-mail] or call 0161 438 1177 for more details.

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Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.