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# Staff Backend Engineer (TypeScript) - Microservices Leader

- **Company:** Xpertise Recruitment
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Node.Js, TypeScript, Backend, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815192787-staff-backend-engineer-typescript-microservices-leader

## About the Role

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Full Stack TypeScript Staff Engineer to lead backend development in the financial services sector. You'll design scalable REST microservices and mentor engineering teams while promoting best practices. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of backend development experience, strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, and a solid understanding of clean code principles. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a flexible hybrid work model.
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## Description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Full Stack TypeScript Staff Engineer to lead backend development in the financial services sector. You'll design scalable REST microservices and mentor engineering teams while promoting best practices. The ideal candidate has at least 4 years of backend development experience, strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, and a solid understanding of clean code principles. This position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a flexible hybrid work model.


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