Senior Backend Developer

JR United Kingdom; Derby; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a cutting-edge SaaS innovator as a Senior Backend Developer, where you will engage in building scalable systems using Node.js and TypeScript. This remote-first position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, making a significant impact on backend engineering.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend systems; prepared for a senior role.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL.
• Familiarity with tools enhancing engineering efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Write maintainable backend code across APIs and business logic.
• Partner with teams to deliver production-grade functionality.
• Use automation tools to streamline development tasks.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

Object-oriented programming

Functional programming

AI assistants usage

Tools

Modern development tools

Job description

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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 standard, and a focus on long-term growth.

Your Role

• 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 and prototype quickly
• 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 experience using AI assistants (e.g., Cursor or others) to improve workflows

Key Information

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer

Work Policy: Remote-first (UK Based)

Consortia is a specialist recruitment agency with consultants focused on global roles within UX, Product, Data, and Engineering markets. If this role doesn’t align with your preferences but you're open to other opportunities, please apply so we can match you accordingly.

Note: Due to high application volume, we cannot respond individually. However, your details will be kept for future opportunities.