Lead Backend Engineer - Hands-on Architecture (Node.js/TS)
Summary
Lead Backend Engineer designs scalable systems and sets technical direction for an event-tech platform powering festival and large-event transactions using Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
Burns Sheehan is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer in London to join a high-growth event-tech company. The role involves designing scalable backend systems, leading technical decisions, and improving engineering standards. You will contribute significantly to the platform that powers transactions across festivals and large events.
The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and AWS. This is a chance to shape the engineering culture and take ownership in a fast-moving startup environment.