Backend Software Engineer

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10 months ago
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Back-End Software Engineer
London (Hybrid)
£70,000 - £80,000 + Equity + Progression

An excellent opportunity awaits a driven software engineer looking for a backend-focused role with strong TypeScript and Node skills to join an exciting opportunity offering brilliant progression, personal development opportunities, and equity included in the package.

This company is an exciting startup developing an AI-driven solution for the renewable energy sector.

In this role, you'll join an established core team based in London, working to further drive the capability and scalability of the AI-driven backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. You'll also work with Azure for containerisation, deployments, databases, and microservices. This is a hybrid role, based in the London office three days a week.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a strong interest in LLMs, AI, or ML, looking for a backend engineering-focused role and wanting to play an important role in the future growth of the business. The right candidate will have solid experience developing backend services, strong skills in Node.js and TypeScript, and experience with cloud deployment and containerisation (Azure/AWS/GCP).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer looking for a backend-focused role to join an exciting AI start-up in a position offering great progression, growth opportunities, and equity.

The Role:
*Backend software development using Node.js and TypeScript
*Database (SQL/NoSQL) and API development
*System architecture and Azure cloud deployment
*Strong progression opportunities within an AI-driven start-up
*Hybrid-based role, three days a week in London

The Person:
*Strong experience in backend services development (Node.js and TypeScript)
*Interest or experience in LLMs, AI, or Machine Learning
*Strong experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
*Looking for a fast-paced start-up environment
*Based in or within a commutable distance to Central London

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or for to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Marcel Cerek at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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