Senior Backend Developer - Node.js, TypeScript, AWS

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Senior Backend Developer - Node.js, TypeScript, AWS

Crewe (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
£Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

We're hiring a Senior Backend Developer to join a high-growth telematics division building large-scale, customer-facing SaaS platforms.

This is not just another backend role.

You'll be working on a flagship platform powering connected vehicle technology, built across 70+ microservices on AWS. The long-term plan? Clear progression towards platform ownership.

What you'll be working with:

• Node.js & TypeScript
• AWS (ECS, Lambda, RDS, Kinesis, S3, DynamoDB)
• Docker & Terraform
• CI/CD pipelines (GitLab)
• Postgres / MySQL

The role:

• Design and build scalable backend systems
• Own features from concept to deployment
• Contribute to architecture decisions
• Mentor and support engineers
• Drive improvements in performance, reliability and scalability

This environment suits someone who:

• Has strong commercial Node/TypeScript experience
• Has worked in cloud-first AWS environments
• Enjoys ownership and accountability
• Can balance technical quality with pragmatic delivery
• Wants to step into a future platform leadership role

Hybrid working is 3 days per week onsite in Crewe. The office is modern and purpose-built with strong collaboration culture.

If you're currently operating at Senior level and want to move toward Principal / Platform ownership - this is that move.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.