UK Remote Job – Backend Engineer, Node.js, TypeScript at Nexoya
Job Title: Backend Engineer
Employer: Nexoya
Job Type: Remote
Location: United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: Not Specified
UK Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Overview
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This Backend Engineer role focuses on building scalable backend services, API integrations and AI-powered features for Nexoya’s marketing optimisation platform. It offers end-to-end engineering ownership in an AI-first environment, with remote work available within the European Economic Area (EEA).
Description
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Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
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Develop GraphQL APIs, advertising platform integrations and data ingestion systems.
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Design and deliver LLM- and agent-powered features, including an in-app AI assistant.
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Own backend features from design through deployment to production.
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Deploy and operate services on Azure cloud using Docker and Kubernetes.
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Build reliable data-processing systems using MySQL and RabbitMQ.
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Maintain clear API schemas, stable contracts and reliable integrations.
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Implement AI evaluation, monitoring, retrieval, tool calling and safety guardrails.
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Improve the agent framework, testing practices, code reviews and technical documentation.
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Participate in architectural decisions and rotating internal support duties.
Responsibilities
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Develop, test, deploy and maintain backend applications and services.
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Design and evolve GraphQL APIs and integrations with advertising platforms.
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Build and maintain data ingestion pipelines and message-driven services.
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Implement AI and agent-based capabilities using structured outputs, retrieval and tool calling.
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Monitor production services and improve reliability, performance and maintainability.
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Conduct code reviews and contribute to engineering standards and documentation.
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Collaborate with colleagues on technical decisions and communicate design trade-offs.
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Participate in internal support rotations and resolve technical issues.
Requirements
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At least three years of backend engineering experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
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Strong API design experience using GraphQL or REST.
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Practical experience with MySQL and message brokers.
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Experience deploying services with Docker, Kubernetes and a major cloud platform; Azure is preferred.
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Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in discussing technical trade-offs in writing.
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Commitment to producing clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
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Fluency in English.
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Desirable: Experience with Google Ads, Meta advertising APIs or marketing attribution.
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Desirable: Production experience with AI, LLMs, agents, Anthropic/OpenAI APIs, MCP or retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
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Desirable: LLM evaluation, observability, data pipelines or AI coding tools such as Claude Code.
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Additional advantage: German language proficiency.
Benefits
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Meaningful impact on how enterprise marketers allocate advertising budgets.
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End-to-end ownership of engineering projects and features.
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AI-first working culture that encourages experimentation, automation and knowledge sharing.
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Transparent, collaborative workplace with open communication.
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Regular team events and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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Twice-yearly Strategy Days where the team contributes to company direction.
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Remote working within the European Economic Area (EEA).
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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