Backend Engineer
Summary
Backend Engineer building scalable, cloud-native Node.js/TypeScript microservices on AWS for a fast-growing sports/betting tech platform, owning services from design through production. Hybrid role based in West London, 3 days per week in the office.
Backend Engineer | Node.js | TypeScript | AWS | PostgreSQL | Sports Tech / Betting | 3 Days Per Week into West London | £75,000-£80,000 + bonus + benefits
Method Resourcing are proud to be partnered with an ambitious and fast-growing digital business operating at the intersection of technology, sports, and real-time consumer experiences. Following continued growth, they're looking to hire a Backend Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team building scalable, cloud-native systems.
The role:
This is an opportunity to join a modern engineering environment where you'll be working on high-throughput platforms used by thousands of customers every day. You'll be helping to design, build, and scale backend services that sit at the heart of a rapidly evolving product suite.
The team are looking for someone with strong Node.js and TypeScript experience who enjoys building reliable systems, solving complex technical challenges, and taking ownership from design through to production.
You’ll be involved in architecture discussions, code reviews, technical design sessions, and the ongoing evolution of a cloud-first microservices environment.
Skills & experience we are looking for:
- 3–6 years of commercial backend engineering experience
- AWS experience, ideally including Lambda and serverless architectures, or other cloud like Azure or GCP
- PostgreSQL or strong relational database experience
- Sports, sports betting, casinos, gaming, or high-transaction platform experience
- Experience building and maintaining APIs and backend services
- Understanding of microservices architecture
- Experience with integration testing and delivering production-grade software
- Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
- Experience working in fast-paced product-led environments
This role would suit somebody who enjoys ownership, likes working closely with product teams, and wants to be part of an engineering culture that values quality, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
Benefits include:
- Discretionary bonus
- Life insurance
- Strong mentoring and personal development opportunities
Working arrangements:
This role requires 3 days per week in the West London office. Please ensure you can commitment to these travel requirements before applying.