Software Engineer - Node.js Typescript

Big Red Recruitment; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Red Recruitment is seeking a mid-level Node.js/TypeScript developer to own a cloud-based integration platform within a retail tech transformation. You will build and maintain backend services and cloud-native integrations, including Shopify, using AWS serverless technologies.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup with 1 day per week in Leamington Spa and 1 day per week in Deborough, plus 3 days from home, collaborating with senior engineers and leveraging AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript and Node.js backend development.
• Proficient in AWS serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, DynamoDB).
• Experience building APIs and backend services.
• Familiar with Terraform and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance cloud-native integration services.
• Build and maintain AWS serverless applications.
• Develop new integration capabilities between systems including Shopify.
• Investigate and resolve issues across APIs and integration services.
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements using Terraform.
• Collaborate with growing engineering team and adopt AI-assisted tools.
• Work with senior engineers for technical direction and growth.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

APIs

Backend services

Git

AI-assisted tools

Tools

AWS

Terraform

GitHub Copilot

Job description

Looking for a Node.js TypeScript development role where you'll own a business‑critical integration platform, work with modern AWS technologies?

We're looking for a mid level developer to join a well‑established retail organisation undergoing an exciting period of technology transformation. As part of a newly evolving Group IT function, you'll become the key developer for a cloud‑based integration platform connecting key business systems.

This is a backend‑focused development role where you'll take ownership of an existing integration layer, continuing its development while maintaining and enhancing the services already in production.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and enhance cloud‑native integration services using TypeScript and Node.js
• Build and maintain AWS serverless applications using services such as Lambda, EventBridge, API Gateway and DynamoDB
• Develop new integration capabilities between business‑critical systems, including Shopify
• Investigate and resolve issues across APIs and integration services
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements using Terraform
• Work with AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT or Codex to accelerate delivery while maintaining high engineering standards
• Collaborate with a growing engineering team as the organisation continues investing in its cloud platform

Preferred experience

• TypeScript and Node.js
• Building APIs and backend services
• AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, DynamoDB, S3)
• Git and modern software development practices
• Testing and debugging distributed applications
• AI‑assisted software development tools

You will be confident delivering production code independently while working alongside experienced senior engineers who will provide technical direction and support your continued development.

This is a hybrid role with travel to 2 office locations – 1 day per week in Leamington Spa and 1 day per week in Deborough, with 3 days working from home.

Please note: The successful candidate must have permanent residency in the UK (British Citizenship, Settled Status, ILR). Applications from abroad will not be considered at this time.

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. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.