Backend Engineer

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Salary: Up to £95,000 + up to 30% bonus + generous pension
Location: Central London (1 day per week in office)
Type: Permanent

About the Role They are a leading organisation in the financial and insurance services sector
, focused on delivering innovative digital solutions to millions of customers. As a Staff Backend Engineer
, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high‑quality, scalable software solutions. You'll act as a technical authority, guiding engineering practices and contributing to strategic outcomes across teams.

What You'll Do

• Lead backend development initiatives and mentor engineers to ensure best practices.
• Design and implement REST‑based microservices with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and high‑performing systems.
• Promote continuous improvement in processes, culture, and technical standards.

What We're Looking For

• Expertise in Backend Development: Minimum 4 years on large‑scale commercial projects.
• Type Script & Node.js: Strong proficiency and hands‑on experience.
• REST Microservices: Proven track record in designing and implementing microservice architectures.
• Solid understanding of clean code principles, layered architectures, and TDD.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git/Git Flow, and agile methodologies.
• Nice to Have

• React and React Native experience.
• Exposure to regulatory environments or compliance‑driven projects.

Why Join?

• Competitive salary up to £95,000.
• Performance bonus up to 30%.
• Flexible hybrid working (only one day per week in Central London office).

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Finance and Information Technology
• Desktop Computing Software Products and Mobile Computing Software Products

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