Senior Software Engineer

Applause IT
Crewe, United Kingdom
18 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 80K

Job location

Crewe, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Software as a Service
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Node.js
TypeScript
Backend
Non-relational Database
Terraform
Docker
Microservices

Job description

As a Senior Software Engineer Developer, you will design, build and maintain complex SaaS products running on a modern microservices architecture hosted in AWS. You'll act as both a hands-on technical contributor and a mentor to other developers, ensuring backend systems are scalable, reliable and secure.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact software and contribute to the continuous evolution of a cutting-edge telematics platform., * Design, develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript

  • Lead by example and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
  • Collaborate closely with front-end, DevOps and product teams to deliver robust features
  • Manage and improve a microservices architecture spanning 70+ repositories
  • Support and enhance automated CI/CD pipelines and Terraform-provisioned AWS environments
  • Troubleshoot complex system issues and ensure high platform reliability
  • Drive continuous improvement in architecture, performance, and security

Requirements

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Proven commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript

  • Strong understanding of microservices and cloud architecture (AWS preferred)
  • Proficiency in Docker, CI/CD and modern deployment pipelines
  • Ability to design and maintain backend services at scale
  • Solid problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable:

  • Experience with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code
  • Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases
  • Background working in Agile teams and contributing to process improvement

Personal Qualities

You'll thrive in this role if you're proactive, technically curious, and motivated by solving complex engineering challenges. You'll enjoy working collaboratively, mentoring others, and taking ownership of your solutions from design to deployment.

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