As a Senior Software Engineer at Caura, you will own the evolution of an all-in-one car management platform used by millions. You'll architect distributed systems and build scalable services for major partners like Lloyds Banking Group and MoneySuperMarket. Join a high-agency team of experienced founders to simplify vehicle ownership through technical excellence.
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Senior Software Engineer at Caura - UK car management platform
Join Caura.com, the London-based startup simplifying car management for millions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll own the backend architecture for a platform partnering with industry giants like Lloyds Banking Group and Motorway. Working alongside a team of experienced founders who have built and exited successful startups, you'll leverage TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS to build scalable systems. If you're a high-agency builder ready to move fast and tackle distributed systems in an event-driven environment, this is your chance to make a massive impact on the future of UK driving.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Caura
Automotive, Fintech, Software
Caura.com - High-growth vehicle management platform
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and operate scalable distributed macroservices using TypeScript and Node.js within an event-driven AWS environment (ECS, Lambda, EventBridge).
- Collaborate directly with design and product teams to translate future visions into stable, secure internal tools and consumer-facing features.
- Drive engineering excellence by defining platform architecture, spotting production issues early, and experimenting with AI tools to accelerate development workflows.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive production experience building robust APIs and microservices using TypeScript and Node.js as a primary backend focus.
- Deep technical knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, specifically ECS, EventBridge, and Lambda, alongside NoSQL databases like MongoDB.
- A "scrappy builder" mindset with previous experience in fast-paced startups, comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking end-to-end ownership of complex features.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Lead high-impact engineering for a platform partnering with industry giants like Lloyds Banking Group, esure, and Motorway to redefine UK driving admin.
- Join an elite team of serial entrepreneurs and operators who have successfully built and exited startups, offering a masterclass in scaling to profitability.
- Take full ownership of a modern stack including Svelte, Node.js, and AWS event-driven architecture with the autonomy to shape the product roadmap.
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