Staff Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Node.js): Designing and evolving the backend architecture for a large-scale software platform with an accent on platform engineering and CI/CD pipelines. Focus on developing robust microservices, optimizing cloud infrastructure with AWS, and mentoring engineering teams.

Location: Hybrid (Leeds, UK - 2x a week onsite)

Salary: £75,000–£85,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global is a well-established tech-first business undergoing a complete technical transformation.

What you will do

• Own and evolve the backend architecture for a large-scale software platform.
• Set technical direction and contribute to key design decisions across teams.
• Lead by example, writing high-quality, maintainable code in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design and optimise CI/CD pipelines, improving automation, observability, and release processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product and platform teams to deliver robust services.
• Mentor and coach engineers, helping to raise the overall bar for backend development.

Requirements

• 7+ years' experience in backend or platform engineering roles, with recent experience at senior/staff level.
• Deep hands-on expertise with Node.js and TypeScript in production environments.
• Strong experience designing and deploying microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Proven experience with AWS (EKS, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, Terraform).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience leading or influencing technical direction across multiple teams.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, TypeScript).

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a well-established tech-first business embarking on a complete technical transformation.
• Opportunity to shape architecture and technical direction of new projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive and equal opportunities employer.