The Role
Build and maintain cloud-native backend services using TypeScript and Node.js on AWS. Develop GraphQL APIs with AppSync, event-driven integrations with SNS and SQS, database solutions across NoSQL and SQL systems, and automated tests. Responsibilities include code reviews, production debugging, documentation, API design, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, authentication, and cross-functional feature delivery. The role requires 1–3 years of experience and familiarity with AWS services, Docker, testing frameworks, ORMs, and AI coding tools.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are hiring five Software Engineers with 1 to 3 years of experience to build and maintain cloud-native
backend services. You will work with TypeScript and Node.js on AWS, building GraphQL APIs on AppSync
and event-driven integrations with SNS and SQS.
You will work with both NoSQL (MongoDB or DynamoDB) and SQL (MySQL or SQLite) databases. Senior
engineers will guide you on design and code quality, and you will own features from development
through to production.
• Develop, test and maintain backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Build and extend GraphQL APIs on AWS AppSync, including resolvers and schema changes.
• Implement asynchronous, event-driven flows using AWS SNS (pub/sub) and SQS (queues),including retries and dead-letter handling.
• Design collections or tables and write efficient queries for MongoDB / DynamoDB and MySQL / SQLite.
• Write unit and integration tests for the code you ship.
• Take part in code reviews, debug production issues, and keep technical documentation up to date.
• Work with product, frontend and QA teams to deliver features on schedule.
• Should have good Listening and communication skills.
Requirements
• Other AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, IAM.
• REST API design basics: HTTP methods, status codes, request validation (Zod or Joi), OpenAPI / Swagger.
• AppSync JavaScript resolvers (APPSYNC_JS) or VTL mapping templates.
• PostgreSQL or Amazon Aurora; ORMs such as Prisma or TypeORM.
• Testing with Jest or Vitest; API testing with Supertest.
• CI/CD (GitHub Actions or GitLab CI), Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, Serverless Framework or Terraform).
• Auth patterns: JWT, OAuth2, Amazon Cognito.
• Daily use of AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Claude Code.
Skills Required
- 1 to 3 years of software engineering experience
- TypeScript and Node.js backend development
- AWS cloud services, including Lambda, API Gateway, EventBridge, and IAM
- GraphQL API development with AWS AppSync, AppSync JavaScript resolvers, or VTL mapping templates
- AWS SNS and SQS event-driven integrations, including retries and dead-letter handling
- Experience with MongoDB or DynamoDB
- Experience with MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL, or Amazon Aurora
- REST API design, HTTP methods, status codes, request validation, and OpenAPI or Swagger
- Prisma or TypeORM ORM experience
- Unit and integration testing with Jest or Vitest
- API testing with Supertest
- CI/CD using GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
- Docker and infrastructure as code using AWS CDK, Serverless Framework, or Terraform
- Authentication patterns including JWT, OAuth2, or Amazon Cognito
- Daily use of AI coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or Claude Code
- Strong listening and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Foodhub is a food-technology company that operates a cloud-based online ordering marketplace for food delivery and takeaway. Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, it provides technology solutions for restaurants, takeaways, and stadiums, including online ordering, customer engagement, integrated EPOS, marketplace listing, and point-of-sale hardware. Its platform helps food businesses connect with customers, streamline operations, and grow revenue across multiple international markets through digital tools.
