Software Engineer | Rust, TypeScript, AWS

Location: Belfast (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

This role sits within a platform engineering team responsible for building and evolving systems that support a growing, technology-led organisation. The platform is central to scaling delivery, improving operational efficiency, and enabling expansion into new markets.

You will work across the stack using modern, cloud-native technologies, owning features from design through production deployment.

Role Overview

You will contribute as a mid-level engineer within a collaborative team focused on clean code, strong engineering fundamentals, and continuous improvement. The environment prioritises small, frequent releases, automated testing, and reliable deployment pipelines.

This role offers hands-on exposure across backend, frontend, infrastructure, and cloud delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and evolve platform software supporting core business systems

• Deliver full-stack features using Rust and TypeScript (Node.js)

• Build modern frontend interfaces using React and Next.js

• Develop cloud-native solutions using AWS managed and serverless services

• Define and maintain infrastructure using Terraform

• Write well-tested, maintainable code using TDD principles

• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines for safe, frequent releases

• Participate in pair programming, code reviews, and technical design discussions

• Work within a trunk-based development model

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across development and production environments

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure solutions solve real operational problems

Requirements

• Commercial experience as a Software Engineer (mid-level)

• Strong experience with JavaScript / TypeScript in Node.js environments

• Experience building web applications using React and Next.js

• Experience deploying and operating applications on AWS

• Experience using Terraform or similar Infrastructure as Code tooling

• Working knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and DynamoDB

• Experience working in agile environments (Kanban or similar)

• Understanding of automated testing and CI/CD practices

Nice to Have

• Experience writing backend services in Rust

• Exposure to learning, education, or content delivery platforms

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools

• Curiosity around AI, data, and emerging technologies

Ways of Working

• Collaborative engineering culture

• Strong emphasis on automation and clean architecture

• Frequent, low-risk deployments

• Ownership of work from idea to production

• Focus on long-term system health over short-term fixes