Staff Engineer (Backend)

Trustpilot; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive compensation package

Health plans and online GP

Paid parental leave

Central office with refreshments

Job summary

A dynamic technology company based in Edinburgh seeks a Staff Engineer to lead major initiatives and enhance user experiences across teams. You will drive engineering excellence and mentor engineers while utilizing modern technologies. Ideal candidates possess extensive backend experience and are proficient in Javascript/Typescript. This role offers flexibility in work location and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Several years of Backend Software Engineering experience.
• Deep knowledge of Javascript/Typescript-based development.
• Extensive experience with cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of major engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate the work of various teams.
• Develop strategies to ensure quality and scalability.

Skills

Backend Software Engineering

Javascript/Typescript

Cloud services (AWS)

Frontend technologies (React, Vue.js)

Agile methodology

Mentorship

Tools

Node.js

Docker

DynamoDB

Job description

Overview

Be among the first 25 applicants. Trustpilot is a profitable, high-growth FTSE-250 company with a mission to be the universal symbol of trust. We run the world\'s largest independent consumer review platform and are seeking a Staff Engineer in the Consumer space to shape user experiences across multiple teams.

We are an Engineering team of about 100 with offices in Copenhagen, London, and Edinburgh. You can work from the office, flex, or remotely (Denmark or UK). We will help you set up your workstation and connect with your team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the delivery of major initiatives, balancing timely delivery with sustainable engineering practices
• Coordinate the work of various teams into a cohesive plan aligned with company goals, milestones, and user experience standards
• Leverage your skill set to improve Trustpilot\'s capabilities in your domain
• Develop and share strategies to ensure quality, production readiness, scalability, and health of apps and systems
• Identify and mitigate high-risk elements of projects, communicating issues, risks, and dependencies to stakeholders
• Collaborate with engineering leadership and staff engineers to recruit, develop, and support engineers
• Mentor and disseminate knowledge on technologies, standards, and best practices
• Cultivate a collaborative environment and listen to diverse perspectives to reach shared goals

Your Experience Has Given You

• Several years of Backend Software Engineering experience at Senior, Principal, or Staff level
• Deep knowledge of Javascript/Typescript-based full-stack service/microservice development (e.g., Node.js)
• Extensive experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS), message queues (e.g., SQS), and databases (e.g., DynamoDB)
• Experience with modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, Vue.js)
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans and deliver scalable systems
• Strong Agile methodology knowledge and stakeholder management across multiple functions
• Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to technical decisions pragmatically
• Customer-centric, solution-oriented mindset with bias toward action and strong communication skills
• Exposure to or experience with app development (iOS, Android, cross-platform)

Who You Are

• A lifelong learner who helps others grow
• A leader who sets standards through daily work, culture, and values
• Believes diversity enhances outcomes and promotes continuous feedback and learning
• Leads through influence and models collaborative behavior

Technologies & Services We Use (informative, not requirements)

• Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, Lambda, SNS, SQS, ...), Docker, CloudFormation
• Languages: Typescript, Node.js, Python
• Frontend: React, Next.js, CSS Modules, SASS, Styled Components
• Database: DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery
• Systems: Salesforce, Zuora, Contentful

What\'s In It For You

• Flexible working options
• Competitive compensation package + bonus
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 after 2 years
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Learning and development through Trustpilot Academy and Blinkist
• Pension and life insurance
• Health plans, online GP, 24/7 Employee Assistance
• Access to Headspace for mental health
• Paid parental leave
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
• Central office with snacks and refreshments
• Regular opportunities to connect with Trustpilot teams and events
• Access to deals and discounts

About Your Application

Trustpilot values diversity and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don\'t meet all requirements, we would still like to hear from you.

About Us

Trustpilot began in 2007 with a simple idea: to be the universal symbol of trust. We are open, independent, and impartial. We have 300M+ reviews, 64M monthly active users, and offices worldwide. We are an equal opportunity workplace and value diverse perspectives.

Join us at the heart of trust.

Additional

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