Senior Backend Developer

Consortia; Basildon; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering SaaS innovator as a Senior Backend Developer, where you'll impact automation and AI within a rapidly growing company. Engage with cutting-edge technologies including Node.js and TypeScript while developing scalable systems and enhancing workflows through modern tools. This remote-first position allows for collaboration with a dynamic backend team on transformative digital products supporting thousands of users worldwide.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend systems and readiness for a senior role.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with modern development tools that enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Write robust, maintainable backend code across APIs and business logic layers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade functionality.
• Apply automation tools daily to streamline development tasks.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

Automation tools

Job description

Senior Backend Developer

If you're a seasoned backend developer craving more impact than just turning around tickets, this is your chance to join a trailblazing SaaS innovator where automation and AI tools are not just concepts but are deeply integrated into daily engineering.

You'll work in a cutting-edge, Node.js and TypeScript-based monorepo, engineering scalable systems through RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and building interactive real-time features over websockets.

Our client is a fast-scaling technology company revolutionising procurement and logistics on a global scale. Their digital products support thousands of users worldwide. You'll be part of a highly engaged backend team, with remote-first collaboration as the standard, and a focus on long-term growth.

Your Role

1. Write robust, maintainable backend code across APIs and business logic layers.
2. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver production-grade functionality.
3. Apply automation tools daily to streamline development tasks and prototype quickly.
4. Leverage AI tooling daily for faster problem-solving and prototyping.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience developing backend systems and readiness to step into a senior role.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with modern development tools that enhance engineering efficiency.
• A solid grasp of both object-oriented and functional programming principles.
• Prior use of AI assistants (e.g., Cursor or others) to enhance development workflows.

Key Information

• Job Title: Senior Backend Developer
• Work Policy: Remote-first (UK Based)
• Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 base salary
• Bonus scheme: 8.5%

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