Software Engineer

Big Red Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,300 - 95,700; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a back-end leaning full stack engineer to develop backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. You will work with a high-performing team to enhance retail technology for luxury brands, focusing on microservices and API development. The role offers remote flexibility and targets candidates based in the UK.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in backend or full stack development.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of scalable REST APIs and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Contribute to future frontend rebuilds and architecture.
• Develop and expose REST/GraphQL APIs.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Microservices architecture

REST APIs

NoSQL databases

Job description

Overview

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Base pay range

Salary: up to £87k depending on experience.

Role summary

Are you a back-end leaning full stack engineer ready to shape the next generation of retail technology? You will join an innovative retail tech company powering the digital experiences of luxury and high-end fashion retailers worldwide. Their clienteling platform helps in-store teams connect meaningfully with customers via personalised, data-driven interactions.

You will work within a small, high-performing dev team and focus primarily on building out the backend with Node.js and TypeScript. You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute to the future front-end rebuild, re-platforming their architecture, building microservices in Node.js and TypeScript, and a host of new feature development work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Contribute to future frontend rebuilds and architecture, including microservices development.
• Develop and expose REST/GraphQL APIs; work with MongoDB (NoSQL).
• Deploy to Azure Cloud with containerised deployments.
• Collaborate with a small team to deliver feature development in a retail tech context.

What we’re looking for

• 5+ years’ experience in backend or full stack development
• Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of scalable REST APIs and NoSQL databases
• Interest or experience in front-end development
• Proactive, solutions-led mindset with a passion for improving systems

Location and visa

The role is remote, with the option to work in the Shoreditch office (1 day a week if you’re local).

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Job function: Engineering, Information Technology, and Other
• Industries: Retail, Software Development, and IT System Custom Software Development

Please Note: We are only considering candidates who are based in the UK with permanent residency/ILR/citizenship. Candidates applying on dependent or PSW visas/needing visa sponsorship will not be considered at this stage.

We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.

We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.