Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)

Rethink how modern insurance platforms perform by engineering intelligent, distributed backend systems that replace legacy constraints with high-precision, real-time data.

RMG is partnering with an innovative insurtech specialist that uses telematics and proprietary machine learning models to revolutionise underwriting accuracy. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Backend Engineer based anywhere in the UK to help build and refine the next evolution of their core technology platform. Working within a fully remote environment, you will take ownership of modern, cloud-native services that power core insurance processing, dynamic mobile apps, and high-volume data pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain resilient, scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Architect and implement production-grade integrations, distributed messaging flows, and data services powering core underwriting systems and user-facing mobile applications.
• Champion clean system architecture, collaborating directly with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to translate complex business needs into elegant technical solutions.
• Maintain complete end-to-end ownership of your services, ensuring high reliability, system observability, performance, and operational excellence.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies and collaborative system design sessions to influence long-term technical direction.

Required Skills & Experience

• Substantial commercial backend engineering experience using Node.js and modern JavaScript / TypeScript.
• Proven track record designing, building, and maintaining production-grade APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong grasp of software architecture fundamentals, clean code principles, and scalable system design.
• Demonstrated experience delivering software collaboratively within Agile teams (Scrum or Kanban), communicating complex technical concepts effectively across disciplines.
• Deep problem-solving capabilities with a focus on writing maintainable, well-structured, and highly reliable code.

Nice-to-have

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including Cloud Run, GKE, Datastore, or Cloud Pub/Sub.
• Practical exposure to event-driven architectures, message queues, and asynchronous workflows.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), or Hexagonal Architecture.
• Experience utilizing Terraform for Infrastructure as Code and DataDog for distributed tracing and observability.
• Prior background navigating the fast-paced, high-ownership environment of a technology start-up or scale-up.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role gives you the opportunity to work entirely on modern, cloud-native services with high technical autonomy, completely free from legacy systems. You will enjoy a fully remote UK setup with the choice to access a London co-working space when desired, alongside regular monthly in-person team meet-ups to collaborate, share ideas, and connect with your peers. Joining RMG's partner means having a direct voice in architectural decisions and delivering meaningful impact on an evolving platform that is transforming insurance technology. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position.