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Back End Developer

Maxwell Bond

Liverpool

Remote

GBP 55,000 - 75,000

Part time

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Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Lead Developer for a fully remote contract role in the UK. The ideal candidate will support API development for a high-traffic consumer platform, utilizing Node.js and AI coding tools to deliver scalable and secure systems. Strong collaboration with front-end engineers is vital, alongside proven production experience with consumer-facing platforms. This position emphasizes independent decision-making and adherence to architectural standards.

Qualifications

  • Extensive production experience with Node.js and API development.
  • Ability to deliver production-ready APIs quickly and independently.
  • Proven experience with consumer-facing platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform.
  • Build scalable, secure, and performant systems.
  • Collaborate effectively with front-end engineers for seamless integrations.

Skills

API development
Node.js
Database design
RESTful API design
Collaboration with front-end developers
AI coding tools

Tools

Cursor
Claude Code
Codex
GitHub Copilot
SQL Database
NoSQL Database
Job description
Lead Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment, Node.JS)

We're looking for an experienced backend senior developer to support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform. You'll work alongside front-end engineers to build scalable, secure, and performant systems using modern tools and AI‑assisted development.

Contract: 6‑month, fully remote contract. Outside IR35.

You'll be a good fit if you:
  • Deliver production‑ready APIs fast and independently
  • Have proven experience with consumer‑facing platforms
  • Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar) to speed up development
  • Make confident technical decisions with minimal guidance
  • Follow clear architectural standards and established development patterns
  • Understand backend performance, scalability, and security at production scale
  • Build reliable, maintainable APIs and data systems
  • Collaborate effectively with front‑end developers to design and implement seamless integrations
  • Apply caching and optimization techniques for high‑traffic environments
We're not looking for:
  • Developers needing extensive supervision or mentoring
  • Anyone without production experience in consumer‑facing systems
  • Those who avoid AI coding tools
Core Technical Requirements:
  • Node.js (extensive production experience) – this is key, you must have
  • RESTful API design and development (production experience)
  • Database design and optimisation (SQL and/or NoSQL)
  • Authentication, authorization, and security best practices
  • AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar)
Nice to Have:
  • React JS / Next.js (for full stack capability)
  • Payload CMS
  • Azure
  • Microservices architecture
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