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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Engineer Node.js AWS - **Company:** Deel - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** £61,903.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Databases, Data Validation, Database Models, Software Design Patterns, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Serverless Computing - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5809346455 ## About the Role * Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language. * Database Mastery: Youre a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling. * Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes * Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently. * High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load. * API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems. * Experience: at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer foo. Youre the Engineer Were Looking for if You: * Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above. * Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. You've successfully worked in distributed teams * Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success. * Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * Solve Problems with Optimism: You're passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective * Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients. * Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers. Extra brownie points if you: * Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors. * Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS. * Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges ## Description * Collaborate in a Cross-Functional Team: Work closely with Frontend Engineers, Product Teams, Designers, and QA professionals to create seamless experiences. * Participate in Product Planning: From discovery to deployment, we value your input throughout all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle * Develop and Enhance Features: Collaborate to develop robust new features, APIs, and continuously improve our industry-leading products. Help find and fix bugs at "Deel Speed." * Provide an Exceptional, Customer-Centric Experience: Ensure top-tier products and services through quality engineering and attentive, customer-focused development. ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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