Javascript Developer

Senior Javascript Engineer (Node.js / AI) | Publishing

London (Hybrid – min. 1 day per week)

Up to £80,000 (pro rata)

6-month Fixed Term Contract

We’re partnering with a well-established publishing organisation undergoing a major digital and AI-led transformation . With a strong global presence, they’re investing heavily in modern engineering and intelligent systems to reshape how content is created, discovered and delivered.

They’re now looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Node.js and AI integration experience to join on an initial 6-month FTC .

The Role

You’ll play a key role in building scalable backend services and AI-powered platforms , working on large-scale systems that power content and data experiences.

This is a hands-on engineering role with exposure to cutting-edge AI workflows and distributed systems.

You’ll:

• Develop APIs and services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Contribute to scalable, distributed systems and cloud architecture (AWS)
• Work with structured and unstructured data across varied storage solutions
• Build and integrate RAG pipelines and AI-driven workflows
• Implement LLM integration patterns and multi-step orchestration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, high-quality systems

What They’re Looking For

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production
• Experience building scalable systems in AWS (or similar cloud platforms)
• Solid understanding of data storage (MySQL, document stores, blob storage)
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM integrations
• Exposure to tools such as:
• Amazon Bedrock (or equivalent)
• Vector/semantic search (e.g. OpenSearch)
• Experience building AI-driven workflows and pipelines

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact AI transformation project
• Work on real-world AI applications at scale
• Strong engineering environment with modern tooling
• Flexible hybrid setup (min. 1 day onsite in London)

If you’re a backend engineer with AI experience looking for your next contract, this is a great opportunity to get stuck into a forward-thinking project quickly.

Apply via the link or reach out for a confidential conversation.