Software Engineer

Oscar Associates (UK) Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is looking for a mid-level Software Engineer to join a Nottingham-based technology company. The role involves building backend services using Node.js in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have strong backend experience, be familiar with TypeScript, and possess a collaborative mindset. The company offers a salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and benefits including 25 days holiday, flexible working hours, and ongoing mentorship.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Annual learning and development budget

Modern equipment provided

Clear progression and ongoing mentorship

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Software Engineer.
• Strong experience building backend services with Node.js.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and modern JavaScript practices.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs.
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, Product, and Design.

Skills

Node.js

Building backend services

TypeScript

Agile teams

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer (Mid-Level)

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Nottingham (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office)

Industry: Digital Platforms / Data & SaaS Products

The Opportunity

I'm recruiting for a well-established Nottingham-based technology company that's continuing to grow its engineering function as demand for its digital platforms increases. This role is ideal for a mid-level Software Engineer who's comfortable building backend services, but still wants the support and mentorship of a strong senior engineering team.

You'll be joining an engineering team of around 15 developers, working in a collaborative, supportive environment where learning, code quality, and steady progression are genuinely encouraged.

What You'll Be Working On

• Building and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs
• Developing new features and improving existing systems
• Writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborating closely with frontend engineers, Product, and Design
• Taking part in code reviews and technical discussions
• Improving system performance, reliability, and security

Projects include API-first platforms, data-driven services, and internal tooling that supports customer-facing applications.

Tech Stack (Open-Source)

• Backend: Node.js (TypeScript)
• Frameworks: Express or NestJS
• APIs: REST, GraphQL
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Infrastructure: Linux, Docker, CI / CD pipelines
• Cloud: AWS
• Messaging: Kafka or RabbitMQ

Testing: Jest, Supertest

You don't need experience with everything - strong Node.js fundamentals and a willingness to learn are key.

What They're Looking For

• Commercial experience as a Software Engineer
• Strong experience building backend services with Node.js
• Familiarity with TypeScript and modern JavaScript practices
• Experience working with open-source technologies in production
• Comfortable owning features from development through to delivery
• A collaborative mindset and experience working in Agile teams

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on experience

Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the Nottingham office

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Flexible working hours and strong work-life balance

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare and wellbeing support

Annual learning and development budget

Modern equipment provided

Clear progression and ongoing mentorship

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a mid-level Node.js engineer to deepen their backend experience, work with modern open-source technologies, and progress in a supportive, well-structured engineering team.

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