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  • Design, build and operate backend services in TypeScript/Node and GraphQL, delivering reliable, low-latency user-facing experiences.
  • Model data, evolve relational schemas (PostgreSQL) and optimise for correctness, performance and maintainability.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot and improve production systems: focusing on observability, incident response, reliability, and operational excellence.

TypeScript Node GraphQL PostgreSQL

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