Christopher Ali are looking for a experienced Backend Engineer to join a fast growing UK technology business. You’ll build and run the cloud platform behind a large estate of connected hardware that is used every day. You’ll have real ownership across design, build, monitoring and support, in a team that sits at the centre of the company’s growth plans.
What you’ll be doing
Building scalable, well-tested backend services, mainly in TypeScript, with some infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
Designing, delivering and supporting cloud-native services on AWS
Coaching and supporting less experienced engineers
Investigating and resolving production issues and defects
Working closely with colleagues across hardware, embedded, customer support and operations
Helping shape a strong testing culture across the whole stack
Experience Needed
Deep commercial experience with TypeScript on the backend
Solid hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (ideally AWS) and IaC
Comfortable with Git and modern CI/CD tooling
Experience with automated testing tools such as Jest or Vitest
Agile experience (Scrum and/or Kanban)
Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL data stores (e.g. Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis)
Exposure to Python/Rust/React desirable
IoT or energy experience
Strong debugging skills, including at the network level
Clear communicator who works well both independently and in a distributed team
Back End Developer in London employer: Christopher Ali
Join a fast-growing technology business in London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid working model to enhance work-life balance. As a Customer Success Manager, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous learning opportunities and a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences. With a focus on teamwork and creative problem-solving, this role provides a unique chance to make a meaningful impact while working with renowned High Street brands.
