Typescript Engineers (DRWN)

Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer (DRWN)

We’re currently looking to hire a Freelance Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer for a 3-month contract, likely to extend.

I’ve included the information below.

• Job title – Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer
• Client Location – Remote, Europe
• Remote work offering – 100%
• Client Industry – Technology / Product Development
• Contract Length – 3 months (likely to extend)
• Contract type – Freelance

Project focus

Two senior, hands-on engineers are needed to join a product development team working on an experimental, high-ambition product initiative. You will independently design, build and iterate on product features end to end, with a strong focus on backend services and AI-powered capabilities built on LLMs and agentic workflows.

Key skills and Experience required

• Senior-level, hands-on TypeScript expertise on the backend (Node.js with NestJS, Express or Fastify)
• Proven delivery of production-grade applications from concept through to release
• Strong API design and system integration experience
• Ability to own features independently with minimal oversight
• Working knowledge of LLMs, agentic AI and AI-powered applications
• Familiarity with AI agent frameworks, orchestration patterns and tool integrations (advantageous)
• Background in fast-paced, experimental product environments (advantageous)

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lungelo Nkosi