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# Platform Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Cloud

- **Company:** Speechify
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Node.Js, Cloud Services, Backend, Restful APIs, Docker
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815178259-platform-backend-engineer--scalable-apis--cloud

## About the Role

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with TS/Node in backend development, familiarity with cloud services like GCP, and should be comfortable with Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers a dynamic work environment that fosters leadership and innovation.
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## Description

Speechify is looking for a talented backend developer to join our Platform team in Greater London. This role involves building and maintaining backend services that power our products, ensuring robust API performance and scalability.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience with TS/Node in backend development, familiarity with cloud services like GCP, and should be comfortable with Docker and Kubernetes. This position offers a dynamic work environment that fosters leadership and innovation.


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