Senior Software Engineer

Applause IT
Crewe, United Kingdom
2 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
£ 70K

Job location

Crewe, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Cloud Computing
Cloud Engineering
Continuous Integration
DevOps
Node.js
Software Systems
TypeScript
Delivery Pipeline
Backend
Data Analytics
Non-relational Database
Terraform
Docker
Microservices

Job description

  • 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

Technologies:

  • AWS
  • Backend
  • CI/CD
  • Cloud
  • DevOps
  • Docker
  • Support
  • Terraform
  • TypeScript
  • microservices
  • NodeJS, We are a fast-growing technology division based in Crewe, specializing in intelligent, data-driven telematics and connected vehicle solutions used globally. Our Senior Software Engineer role offers the chance to work on high-scale global products within a collaborative environment that values technical innovation and autonomy. We provide flexible hybrid working arrangements from our Crewe head office and excellent opportunities for career progression and technical leadership. Join our high-performing engineering team and make an impact on innovative, large-scale software systems.

Requirements

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

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