Senior Backend NestJS Engineer Fully Remote HealthTech in Manchester

We\’re seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in NestJS to join a leading healthtech client. This is a fully remote position, with the option to collaborate in person at our Manchester office for those who prefer a hybrid setup.
About the Role
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services using NestJS and Node.js. You\’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust APIs that power critical healthtech solutions, ensuring reliability, security, and maintainability at every stage of the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using NestJS and TypeScript.
• Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and ensure optimal data structures and integrity.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Implement security best practices and maintain documentation.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest NestJS, Node.js, and backend technology trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience (5+ years) in backend development with Node.js and RESTful APIs.
• Significant hands-on experience (2+ years) with NestJS and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of database design and optimization (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Experience with modern backend development tools (Docker, CI/CD, etc.).
• Familiarity with unit and integration testing frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a distributed, remote team.
• Experience in the healthtech sector is a plus but not essential.

Benefits

• Salary: £70,000 per annum plus benefits.
• Flexible, fully remote working with optional access to the Manchester office.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Generous annual leave and additional company benefits.

Join us in building innovative healthtech solutions that make a real difference in people\’s lives. Apply now to become a vital part of our growing team!