Senior Backend Developer - Telematics at Radius Limited

Crewe, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Typescript, NodeJS, Docker, AWS, Terraform, Git, Gitlab CICD, Mocha, Sinon, Postgres, MySQL, Microservice, SaaS, Agile, Backend Development, CI/CD

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Description The role of Senior Backend Developer is very important to us. We are looking for someone who has proven proven expertise with Typescript and NodeJS to join the talented development team in our vehicle telematics business, Radius Telematics. We need a leader-by-example who can balance technical excellence with pragmatic execution, ensuring our product evolves while meeting the demands of today’s challenges. Specifically, you will play a key role in developing and running a complex multi-environment SaaS product compromised of 70+ git repos using modern microservice backend built in Typescript / NodeJS / Docker on AWS and automated CI/CD pipelines released onto terraform-provisioned infrastructure. Telematics is a big growth area for Radius, so there will be plenty of opportunity to keep your skills up to date and progress your career. We embrace an Agile way of working, but we know success also requires grit, ownership, and a willingness to step beyond conventional roles. In-person collaboration is very important to us. You will need to be able to work from our telematics head office in Crewe, Cheshire for a minimum 3 days per week. The onsite facilities are excellent, including café, barista counter, pizzeria, rooftop bar and multiple breakout areas. Your responsibilities will include… Design, build, and maintain scalable and secure backend systems using node.js and typescript Work closely within a cross-functional team and the wider team, with a focus on working together to achieve desired outcomes. Lead by example, stepping in to guide the team through challenging situations with persistence and creative problem-solving. Support and mentor junior developers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of growth and excellence. Roll up your sleeves and take the initiative to tackle critical challenges during high-stakes situations. What doe we expect from you? Experience Significant commercial experience as a backend developer, with knowledge gained across our tech stack: NodeJS / Typescript / Mocha / Sinon / Terraform / Git / Gitlab CICD/ Docker AWS (ECS, EC2, Kinesis, Firehose, RDS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS) Databases – Postgres / MySQL Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to take ownership of projects from design to implementation Ability to actively contribute to Agile events, inspect and adapt ways of working, and provide solutions to keep development on track Characteristics Proactive: You don’t wait for direction; you identify what needs to be done and take action. Resilient: Challenges don’t deter you; they energise you. A Driver: You’re not just a contributor. You push the product and team forward with determination and a solutions-first mindset. Collaborative Yet Assertive: You work well in teams but know when to stand your ground and advocate for the right approach. Additional Information Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions. You’ll also have access to our competitive reward and benefits package, which includes: Pension Life assurance Performance-based annual bonus scheme Employee fuel card scheme Electric Vehicle scheme Employee assistance programme Wellness and healthcare assistance via ‘Help@Hand’ by Unum ‘Cycle to work’ scheme Free breakfast daily in the office And of course, you will be part of a modern purpose-built space in Crewe that will provide you with an outstanding working environment. #LI-TB1 Still Curious? If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now! If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [email protected] Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities. Department: Technology & Data Work Pattern: Hybrid

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems using Node.js and Typescript within a cross-functional team. Responsibilities also include leading by example, guiding the team through challenges, and mentoring junior developers.