Senior Backend Engineer
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Greater London, London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-08
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position Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, Database Engineering, Node.js, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
London, UK (Hybrid) or Remote (UK) Full-time Posted 28 Jul 2026
We're looking for a senior backend engineer to take ownership of the platform's infrastructure: our API layer, payment integrations, and database design. As a solo-founder company, this is a senior, self-directed role with real technical authority. You'll work directly with our founder to make architecture decisions and set the foundations the platform will scale on.
Responsibilities- Design and own robust, well-tested APIs using Node.js and Type Script
- Own our Stripe integration and other payment and third-party service connections
- Design and maintain the database schema and migrations
- Make and document infrastructure and architecture decisions with our founder
- Monitor, secure, and improve system performance and reliability
- 5+ years of experience with Node.js and Type Script, including system design
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database design (PostgreSQL preferred)
- Experience building and securing REST APIs handling real payments or sensitive data
- Comfortable owning infrastructure decisions with minimal oversight
- Experience with Supabase or a similar BaaS
- AWS or other cloud infrastructure experience
- Experience with event-driven architecture
- Experience in an early-stage startup or as a founding engineer
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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