Job Description

Posted 5 days ago

Software Engineer

Location: Birmingham (3 days onsite) | Salary: £55,000 – £70,000

VIQU is recruiting a Software Engineer for a growing technology business building cloud-native platforms across AWS, IoT, and AI-powered solutions. The role sits within a small engineering team focused on delivering scalable, serverless systems that connect real-world infrastructure with modern backend services and applications.

This is a backend-leaning full stack role, working primarily with TypeScript/Node.js in an AWS environment, with some frontend (React) exposure. You’ll take ownership of features from design through to deployment, working closely with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript/Node.js
Develop within an AWS environment (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB)
Contribute to frontend development using React where required
Own features end-to-end from design through to deployment
Collaborate with stakeholders and contribute to technical decisions
Support CI/CD pipelines and improve system performance and scalabilit
Key Requirements

Experience as a Software Engineer / Full Stack / Backend Engineer
Strong TypeScript/Node.js experience
Hands-on AWS experience (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB or similar)
Experience building APIs and scalable backend systems
Comfortable working across the stack (backend-focused)
Experience with CI/CD and Docker
Desirable

React and TypeScript frontend experience
Serverless or event-driven architecture experience
Exposure to Python or Go
Interest in AI/LLM tooling or IoT systems
Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role. To apply or find out more, contact Phoebe Rees via the VIQU website or LinkedIn