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Backend Developer
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Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, SY7, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-12
Listing for:
Ronald James
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-12
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Backend Developer, AWS, Cloud Engineer - Software
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to take ownership of one of our core backend platform domains, helping shape the technical direction of a modern cloud-native environment built around Go, Type Script, and AWS.This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems while also mentoring developers, driving technical standards, and influencing architecture across the wider platform team.
You’ll play a key role in building scalable, reliable backend services while helping establish engineering best practices and long-term technical direction.
What You’ll Be Doing Lead the technical direction and architecture of backend platform services
Design, build, and maintain scalable services using Go and Type Script Work across modern AWS infrastructure including Lambda, ECS/EKS, RDS/Aurora Make pragmatic architectural decisions, balancing scalability, delivery speed, and maintainability
Drive engineering quality through code reviews, testing standards, and best practices
Mentor and support backend engineers, helping raise the technical capability of the team Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering Managers, and other technical leads
Identify and manage technical debt while continuously improving platform performance and reliability
Contribute to a strong engineering culture focused on collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For Strong commercial experience building backend systems with Go Experience using Type Script within backend environments (Node.js, tooling, shared services, etc.)Solid experience working within AWS cloud infrastructure
Strong understanding of scalable system design and backend architecture
Previous experience in a technical leadership or senior engineering capacity
Passion for mentoring developers and driving engineering standards
Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Comfortable working within agile, product-led teams
Nice to Have
Experience with AWS messaging/event-driven systems such as SQS, SNS, or Event Bridge Exposure to Aurora optimisation/performance tuning
Experience working within Kubernetes environments (EKS)
Apply now for more info!
Location:
Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear Newcastle upon TyneNE
12 8BX
Salary:70,000 - 75,000
Sector:
Back End Type:
Permanent Posted:05/29/2026
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