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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Vc-backed
- **Location:** Sunbury-on-Thames, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Code Review, Databases, Database Design, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, Cloud Services, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, TypeScript, Data Processing, Backend, Kubernetes, Data Management, Api Design, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** May 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/37798477/

## About the Role

Strong TypeScript engineering experience with real backend expertise
Experience with data pipelines and high-volume data processing (e.g., S3, transformations)
Proficiency in building and maintaining APIs and working with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with Node.js, Express, and SQL/NoSQL databases
Familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS, including S3 and Kubernetes
Experience working within startup or small team environments, comfortable with fast-paced tradeoffs
Ability to mentor and review code proactively
Solid understanding of database design and API development, Right to work in the UK
Experience in a similar senior engineering role
On-site work at our client's London (Paddington) location, with a hybrid working environment
Ability to start on 17/04/#####
Demonstrated experience with JS Node API, MongoDB, Postgres, SQL, and Typescript

Nice to Have

Experience with Kubernetes and Elasticsearch

## Description

The Senior Software Engineer will be integral to enhancing the company's data platforms, working primarily on backend systems with a focus on TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS. The role provides an opportunity to work on complex data problems, improve system architecture, and mentor fellow engineers within a small, energetic team., Build and improve core data systems and APIs
Manage data pipelines involving high-volume data transformations
Own features end-to-end, including API development, database management, and internal tools
Collaborate closely with the engineering team to enhance system performance and scalability
Contribute to the team's technical growth and share knowledge through mentoring and code reviews


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