Job description
Job details
- Location: London, UK
- Work mode: Remote
- Employment type: Full-time (Not an internship)
- Salary: GBP 80,000 - 90,000 per year
Role overview
Context Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Principal Backend Developer for a leading Data Centre Provider. This is a high-impact role focused on architecting and maintaining large-scale systems that support critical national infrastructure. The successful candidate will leverage deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to drive technical excellence and scalability.
Job details
This is a Full-time, Remote position open to candidates based in the UK. This role is not an Internship. The salary range for this position is £80,000 to £90,000 GBP per annum.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop high-performance backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Design scalable systems to support critical national data centre infrastructure.
- Lead technical decision-making and establish best practices for backend engineering.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system reliability and latency.
- Mentor senior developers and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure quality.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience in backend development with a focus on Node.js.
- Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript ecosystems.
- Proven track record of architecting large-scale, distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of database optimization and system design patterns.
- Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment within the UK.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary up to £90,000 GBP
- Fully remote work flexibility
- Opportunity to work on critical national infrastructure
- Professional growth in a leading data centre environment
Keywords
Node.jsTypeScriptBackend ArchitectureScalable SystemsAPI DesignData CentresDistributed Systems