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Backend Engineer

United Kingdom, Birmingham 50000.00 - 70000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are working with a well-established retail and ecommerce business that is investing heavily into the growth and evolution of its internal technology function. Following the consolidation of multiple IT teams into a single function, the business is now building new platform capabilities and expanding its engineering team to support long-term growth. This role sits within a collaborative engineering environment where developers are encouraged to contribute ideas, influence technical direction, and help shape the future of the platform. The business places a strong emphasis on culture and is looking for someone who enjoys working closely with others in a supportive, forward-thinking team.

Job Responsibility

  • Managing and improving platform and API hosting environments
  • Building and developing backend services and integrations using Node.js and TypeScript
  • Working within Kubernetes environments to deploy, manage, and scale containerised applications
  • Supporting and optimising AWS-based infrastructure and services
  • Ensuring platform reliability, stability, and scalability across business-critical systems
  • Developing and maintaining microservices-based architectures and APIs
  • Contributing to future platform strategy and identifying opportunities for new technical capabilities
  • Collaborating closely with developers and technical leadership on architectural decisions
  • Monitoring system performance and proactively resolving issues
  • Participating in regular planning sessions and technical discussions within the team

Requirements

  • Commercial experience as a Backend Engineer, Platform Engineer, or similar role
  • Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
  • Hands-on experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
  • AWS cloud infrastructure experience
  • Strong understanding of APIs, integrations, and microservices architecture
  • Experience deploying and managing containerised applications
  • Ability to work autonomously and contribute to technical decision-making
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Forward-thinking mindset with an interest in improving systems and processes

Nice to have

  • Experience scaling Kubernetes environments
  • Background working within platform-focused engineering teams
  • Experience within fast-paced ecommerce or retail environments

What we offer

  • Hybrid working with flexibility across two office locations
  • 25 days holiday plus the option to buy an additional 5 days
  • Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
  • High level of autonomy and ownership within the role
  • Opportunity to influence platform strategy and technical direction
  • Clear long-term progression opportunities into senior technical leadership roles
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