Backend Developer

Backend Developer | TypeScript | £600 Inside | Azure | 12 Months

Currently seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with experience in TypeScript to join our team working on a large-scale microservices architecture hosted on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). You will be responsible for developing and maintaining microservices that interact with various backend systems, including PostgreSQL (via Prisma ORM), Azure Redis Cache (using BullMQ), Azure Event Hubs, and Azure Blob Storage.

This role will require a strong understanding of TypeScript, microservices design patterns, and cloud infrastructure, particularly in an Azure environment. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams to build scalable, reliable, and secure backend services.

Please find details below:

Role: Backend Developer

Inside: £600 pay Inside.

Location: Milton Keynes

Work model: Hybrid

Start date: Asap

Length: 6 -12 months

Required Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in TypeScript with at least 3+ years of experience working in a backend or full-stack capacity.
• Strong experience with building microservices architectures using Node.js or TypeScript.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL databases, particularly through Prisma ORM.
• Knowledge of Redis, particularly with the BullMQ library for job scheduling and queuing.
• Experience with Azure services, particularly Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Event Hubs, Azure Blob Storage, and Azure Redis Cache.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and real-time systems.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API and/or GraphQL API design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and working with DevOps teams to deploy and manage services on the cloud.
• Good understanding of security best practices in backend development (e.g., authentication, authorization, encryption).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Azure Functions and serverless architectures.
• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for microservices and databases.
• Understanding of cloud cost management and optimization strategies.
• Prior experience with event streaming and real-time data processing using Azure Event Hubs.

If this sounds of details and you are available in short notice please apply