Solutions Architect / Senior Backend Developer

IT Talent Solutions; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruiting firm in St Albans is searching for a Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer. In this pivotal role, you will design, architect, and build scalable cloud-native systems using AWS. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS expertise, experience in Typescript or Python, and a thorough understanding of backend engineering and CI/CD processes. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Pension

On-site parking

Collaborative culture

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Solutions Architect with deep AWS expertise.
• Production experience with Typescript or Python.
• Hands-on development using AWS.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and delivering scalable, cloud-native solutions on AWS.
• Designing REST APIs and microservices.
• Leading affiliate marketing platform integrations.

Skills

Solutions Architecture

AWS

Typescript (Node.js)

Python

CI/CD

Microservices

Event-driven systems

Backend engineering

Job description

Our client is building a fastgrowing marketing platform and looking for a Senior Solutions Architect / Backend Developer to play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture of their next‑generation platform.

You’ll design, build, and scale mission critical systems, working closely with experienced backend engineers while owning anddriving a long‑term technology roadmap.

This is a high impact role where you’ll influence cloud, enterprise, and solution architecture, reduce technical debt, and lead decisions across AWS, cloud native services, devops, and large‑scale integrations particularly within affiliate marketing platforms.

What you’ll be doing:

• Architecting and delivering scalable, cloud‑native solutions on AWS
• Designing REST apis, microservices, and event‑driven systems
• Leading affiliate marketing platform integrations
• Guiding architectural strategy, standards, and best practices
• Mentoring engineers, reviewing code, and driving continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience as a Solutions Architect with deep AWS expertise
• Production experience with typescript (Node.js) or Python
• Hands‑on development using AWS
• Solid understanding of modern backend engineering, CI/CD, and integrations
• Confident communicator who enjoys collaborating and leading technical direction

What we offer:

• A small, highly capable team building innovative products
• Genuine learning, development, and ownership opportunities
• Hybrid working - on site Tuesday - Thursday
• Pension, on-site parking, and a supportive, collaborative culture

If you enjoy owning architecture, solving complex problems, and building platforms that scale globally, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Please apply for further details