Tired of being just another cog in the machine? This isn’t your typical backend role. You’ll be part of a small, dynamic team creating a brand-new digital ecosystem for one of the UK’s most exciting premium pet food brands as they revolutionise their online presence.
As a Backend Developer with 3-4 years of experience, you’re probably looking for that perfect mix: challenging work, modern tech stack, genuine impact on business outcomes, and a team that values clean, well-tested code over “move fast and break things” chaos.
Here’s what makes this role different:
– You’ll join at the foundation stage of building a cutting-edge headless e-commerce platform that will eventually support 25+ brands across Europe
– Your code will directly power the digital transformation of a multi-million-pound premium pet brand with ambitious growth plans
– You’ll work with a tech-first, data-driven approach using AWS, serverless architecture, and modern development practices
– No bureaucracy – small team, big impact, direct access to leadership
You’ll play a crucial role in migrating a successful e-commerce business to a modern, scalable platform by December, building:
– Serverless Lambda functions and API gateways using TypeScript/Node.js
– AWS infrastructure with Terraform
– Macroservice architecture (think microservices, but grouped by resource type)
– The foundation of an authentication service, cart service, and full checkout flow
– APIs that connect the frontend experience to critical business systems
What’s In It For You?
– c. £50k salary with performance bonus
– Fully remote role with genuine flexibility
– Health insurance
– 20 days holiday + bank holidays (plus free time between Christmas and New Year)
– Regular, relaxed team socials (“no awkward team building sessions – just kicking back and having fun”)
– Clear path to senior positions as the team grows
– Potential to explore DevOps or full-stack paths in the future
Who We’re Looking For
– You don’t need to tick every box, but our ideal teammate has:
– 3+ years working with JavaScript/TypeScript/Node.js
– Experience with AWS services like Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, EC2, S3
– A passion for well-structured, maintainable code (we value quality over speed)
– Experience building APIs and working with microservice architectures
– Knowledge of serverless approaches
– Ideally some exposure to e-commerce platforms or headless architectures
Our client is looking to fill this position ASAP to support their critical December platform launch.
Interested? We’re the exclusive recruitment partner for this search. Apply today for immediate consideration.
To apply for this job email your details to Kasia.Lemmer@AcquireDigitalTalent.com
