Software Engineer (TypeScript, Node.js, AWS)

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain critical backend services using TypeScript, Node.js and Apollo GraphQL.
Work with serverless technologies like AWS ECS, SQS, and DocumentDB to build scalable, event-driven architectures.
Take ownership of your work from design to deployment, either independently or as part of a collaborative team.
Collaborate with product and design teams to translate complex business problems into elegant, customer-focused solutions.
Help shape engineering practices and explore new ways of working (e.g Shape Up methodology) to deliver value to customers in a fast, predictable way.
Contribute to modern microservices and event-driven architecture, ensuring the platform is resilient and performant.

Skills

A software engineer with a strong background in TypeScript/JavaScript and experience in modern API development with Node.js.
Comfortable building distributed systems with asynchronous event-driven architecture.
Knowledge of designing and implementing GraphQL schemas, resolvers and mutations, with Apollo Server or an equivalent framework.
Understanding of cloud-native development practices and awareness of AWS ECS, S3 and SQS (or vendor equivalents).
Eager to learn new technologies and stay current with industry trends.
Pragmatic problem-solver who can navigate ambiguity and find simple solutions to complex challenges.
Collaborative team member willing to share early-stage work and both give and receive constructive feedback.
Takes pride in delivery and is passionate about creating high-quality software at pace.
Product engineer genuinely interested in the customer's perspective.

Benefits

💻 Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
🌴 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
🌟 Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
🎉 Festive Closure - business closed for period between Christmas and New Year
🚲 Cycle to work and electric car schemes
🧘 Free Calm App membership
🍼 Enhanced Parental leave
💰 Fertility Treatment Financial Support
🏥 Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
🏋️ Gym on-site in London
💰 7.5% pension contribution by the company
🎁 Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
🌟 Talent referral bonus up to £5K

Alto Software Group is a B2B SaaS company that powers more than half of all UK housing transactions each year. We create software solutions that connect businesses and consumers, delivering a one-stop shop for estate agents and home builders. Our goal is to drive efficiency, speed up transactions, reduce risk, and improve the end-customer experience.

While not a startup, we operate with a startup mindset. We're looking for people who share this mentality and are ready to tackle big ambitions. This is a fast-growing and exciting business going through significant change, and there's never been a better time to join us.

Don't worry if you don't check every box! We're looking for passionate engineers who are excited to grow. If you have a solid foundation in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js and are eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and welcome applications from all backgrounds.