Senior Software Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS) - 12 month maternity cover
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design to deployment, either independently or as part of a collaborative team.Collaborate with product and design teams to translate complex business problems into elegant, customer-focused solutions.Help us shape our engineering practices and explore new ways of working (e Shape Up methodology) to deliver value to our customers in a fast, predictable way.Contribute to our modern microservices and event-driven architecture, ensuring our platform is resilient and performant.Our Technology StackWe believe in using the right tool for the job. Our current stack includes:Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, Apollo GraphQL, MongoDBFrontend: TypeScript, ReactCloud & Infrastructure: AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, DocumentDB, DynamoDB), Terraform, SST (Infrastructure as Code)Architecture: Microservices, Micro-Frontends, Event-driven architectureWho We're Looking ForA software engineer with a strong background in TypeScript/JavaScript and experience in modern API development with Node.js.Someone who is
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comfortable building distributed systems with asynchronous event-driven architecture.Knowledge of designing and implementing GraphQL schemas, resolvers and mutations, with Apollo Server or an equivalent framework.An understanding of cloud-native development practices and awareness of AWS ECS, S3 and SQS (or vendor equivalents).Explore Boldy: We value engineers who are eager to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends.Bounce back Stronger: A pragmatic problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and find simple solutions to complex challenges.Own it together: A collaborative team member who is willing to share early-stage work and both give and receive constructive feedback.Make it Happen: A person who takes pride in their delivery and is passionate about creating high-quality software at pace.Know our Customers: You're a product engineer who is genuinely interested in the customer's perspective. You strive to understand the purpose of your work so you can deliver the most impactful solutions.Don't worry if you don't check every box! We're looking for passionate engineers who are excited to grow. If you have a solid foundation in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work25 days annual leave + extra days for years of serviceDay off for volunteering & Digital detox dayFestive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New YearCycle to work and electric car schemesFree Calm App membershipEnhanced Parental leaveFertility Treatment Financial SupportGroup Income Protection and private medical insuranceGym on-site in London7.5% pension contribution by the companyDiscretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salaryTalent referral bonus up to £5KWe want to make ASG more welcoming, fair and