Senior Backend Developer

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading SaaS innovator as a Senior Backend Developer. You'll be responsible for engineering scalable systems using Node.js and TypeScript, working within a dynamic team focused on automation and AI integration. This remote-first position emphasizes long-term growth and impactful development.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend systems with readiness for a senior role.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Knowledge of modern engineering tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Write robust, maintainable backend code across APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver functionality.
• Use automation tools and AI tooling to streamline development.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

Object-Oriented Programming

Functional Programming

AI Assistants

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 already deeply integrated into daily engineering practices.

You'll work within 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 with 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 object-oriented and functional programming principles
• Prior experience using AI assistants (e.g., Cursor or similar tools) to improve development 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 position doesn’t align with your preferences, but you are open to exploring other opportunities, please still apply so we can match you to other roles.

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