Senior Backend Developer – NestJS

We placed a Senior FE Engineer and a Senior BE Engineer into this team over a year ago, and both are thriving. You’ll be joining them directly in build-mode – solving real problems, shaping product direction, and bringing fresh ideas to life.

This role is perfect for someone confident, collaborative, and commercially minded. You’ll be part of a close-knit team where your input has real impact – weighing up speed vs reward, delivering high-quality solutions, and helping to push the business forward.

Tech Stack (core)

5+ years of strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS
Unit testing experience (ideally Jest)
Practical knowledge of web application security
Proven background with PostgreSQL
Strong experience with GraphQL

This role will suit you if you are:

A perfectionist developer who cares deeply about code quality
Commercially aware and able to influence tech decisions with practical ideas
A genuine team player who enjoys working closely with stakeholders
Experienced in start-up or scale-up environments (bonus)
Familiar with Financial Services (useful, but not essential)

Bonus: Full-Stack Option

We’re also open to Full-Stack Engineers with experience in:

FE: React, Next.js, Material UI
BE: Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript
GraphQL, PostgreSQL, Kubernetes, Azure DevOps

Why Apply?

Work on a true greenfield build with modern tech
No technical test – instead, you’ll showcase real projects (ideally in TypeScript) and talk them through with the team
Up to £90k salary + share options
Fully remote within the UK

You must have the right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available.

If this sounds like the right move for you, please apply with your CV.

middle recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, or medical history.

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