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# Senior Backend Engineer

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** Matlock, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £70,000.0 - £90,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, Software Quality, DevOps, Mobile Application Software, Node.Js, NoSQL, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Web Platforms, Backend, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/senior-backend-engineer-matlock-derbyshire/2770489665-2/

## About the Role

The successful Senior Backend Engineer will have the following skills and experience:

 * Strong commercial experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
 * Proven ability to build and maintain microservices-based systems.
 * Experience designing and consuming GraphQL and REST APIs.
 * Solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.
 * Good knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, including testing and automation.
 * A collaborative mindset and passion for building scalable, maintainable system

## Description

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs within a cloud-native microservices environment to support high-traffic digital platforms.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

 * Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services within a microservices architecture.
 * Develop high-quality APIs using GraphQL and REST to support web and mobile applications.
 * Work closely with product, frontend, and platform teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
 * Contribute to code quality, performance, and reliability through best engineering practices.
 * Support and improve CI/CD pipelines and DevOps ways of working.
 * Translate business requirements into robust technical designs and well-documented solutions.


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