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# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Manual
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Node.Js, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Data Management
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/backend-engineer/53900994

## About the Role

backends in Node.js/Typescript or a willingness to learn on the jobFamiliarity with scalable cloud architectures, design patterns and best practicesPractical experience with CI/CD and IaC (Infrastructure-as-code)Experience with databases & data management practices - relational databases & search enginesExperience with TDD and testable code - unit / integration / performance testingGreat verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex ideas in a simple way to non-engineering teammatesAbility to zoom in and out - be comfortable with getting into the relevant low-level details while also making the optimal tradeoffs for achieving the "big picture" goalsThis is a hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the officeExperience you may haveA degree in CS or equivalent is a plusPractical experience with building scalable & highly reliable cloud systems that support product used by millions of users around the world 24/7Familiarity with
modern JS frameworksExperience working in cross functional teamsAn eye for user behaviour and design and attention to detailPlease note that this is a hybrid role with a requirement of in office presence, 3 days per week

## Description

maintain integrations with third-party systemsDevelop the APIs powering the web & mobile platforms for our product portfolioDrive impact in a team environmentYou'll work with other software engineers, designers, QAs, product managers, business stakeholders and domain expertsYou'll drive impact and own your work end-to-end - from scoping & planning, architectural design decisions, implementation and testing, to production deployment and you areYou have a genuine enthusiasm for software engineering and enjoy finding the right solution to the problem at hand and making practical tradeoffsYou are excited about contributing to a product that can drive positive change to the lives of millions of people around the worldYou have strong ownership mindset - "you build it, you run it"You're eager to continuously learn, grow and step out of your comfort zoneThe idea of working in a successful, high growth startup in a fast paced role excites youWhat we need from youExperience building web