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# Staff Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Xpertise Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £95,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration, Desktop Computing, Node.Js, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Git Flow, Information Technology, Mobile Computing, React Native, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815152597-staff-backend-engineer

## About the Role

* Expertise in Backend Development: Minimum 4 years on large-scale commercial projects.
 * TypeScript & Node.js: Strong proficiency and hands-on experience.
 * REST Microservices: Proven track record in designing and implementing microservice architectures.
 * Solid understanding of clean code principles, layered architectures, and TDD.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, Git/Git Flow, and agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

 * React and React Native experience.
 * Exposure to regulatory environments or compliance-driven projects.

## Description

Staff Backend Engineer at Xpertise Recruitment

Salary: Up to £95,000 + up to 30% bonus + generous pension
Location: Central London (1 day per week in office)
Type: Permanent

About the Role

They are a leading organisation in the financial and insurance services sector, focused on delivering innovative digital solutions to millions of customers. As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions. You'll act as a technical authority, guiding engineering practices and contributing to strategic outcomes across teams.

What You'll Do

 * Lead backend development initiatives and mentor engineers to ensure best practices.
 * Design and implement REST-based microservices with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
 * Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing systems.
 * Promote continuous improvement in processes, culture, and technical standards.

What We're Looking For

 * Expertise in Backend Development: Minimum 4 years on large-scale commercial projects.
 * TypeScript & Node.js: Strong proficiency and hands-on experience.
 * REST Microservices: Proven track record in designing and implementing microservice architectures.
 * Solid understanding of clean code principles, layered architectures, and TDD.
 * Familiarity with CI/CD, Git/Git Flow, and agile methodologies.

Nice to Have

 * React and React Native experience.
 * Exposure to regulatory environments or compliance-driven projects.

Why Join?

 * Competitive salary up to £95,000.
 * Performance bonus up to 30%.
 * Flexible hybrid working (only one day per week in Central London office).

Seniority level

 * Mid-Senior level

Employment type

 * Full-time

Job function

 * Finance and Information Technology

Industries

 * Desktop Computing Software Products and Mobile Computing Software Products


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