Software Engineer

VIQU IT Recruitment
Birmingham, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£55,000 – £70,000 pa

Salary

£55,000 – £70,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
5 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Software Engineer

Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite) | Salary: £55,000 – £70,000

VIQU is recruiting a Software Engineer for a growing technology business building cloud-native platforms across AWS, IoT, and AI-powered solutions. The role sits within a small engineering team focused on delivering scalable, serverless systems that connect real-world infrastructure with modern backend services and applications.

This is a backend-leaning full stack role, working primarily with TypeScript/Node.js in an AWS environment, with some frontend (React) exposure. You’ll take ownership of features from design through to deployment, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript/Node.js
  • Develop within an AWS environment (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
  • Contribute to frontend development using React where required
  • Own features end-to-end from design through to deployment
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to technical decisions
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and improve system performance and scalabilit

Key Requirements

  • Experience as a Software Engineer / Full Stack / Backend Engineer
  • Strong TypeScript/Node.js experience
  • Hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB or similar)
  • Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems
  • Comfortable working across the stack (backend-focused)
  • Experience with CI/CD and Docker

Desirable

  • React and TypeScript frontend experience
  • Serverless or event-driven architecture experience
  • Exposure to Python or Go
  • Interest in AI/LLM tooling or IoT systems

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. To apply or find out more, contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn.

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