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Excellent opportunity for an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join a well-established client's software team in Newbury. Our client is seeking a passionate engineer who enjoys designing, building, and improving scalable web applications and backend systems. You'll have the chance to work with modern tools and technologies to create reliable, high-quality software used by a growing customer base.

This is a hybrid role, requiring 1 day per week in the office.

Skills and Experience:

Strong experience with Node.js development and CI/CD processes
Proficiency with MongoDB, Redis, and Bash scripting
Good understanding of testing frameworks (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
Experience using Git and maintaining code quality standards
Comfortable working in an agile environment (Scrum or XP)Key Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Node.js
Work primarily on server-side code using TypeScript and JavaScript
Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git, Docker, and build automation systems
Write and maintain automated tests to ensure software reliability and stability
Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Collaborate closely with product and business teams to understand and deliver technical requirements
Contribute to system design discussions, architecture reviews, and performance optimization effortsDesirable Skills:

Experience with Monorepo tools (e.g. NX)
Knowledge of Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
Familiarity with GraphQL and Terraform
Experience working with AWS services (especially RDS / MySQL)Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy