Senior Backend Developer

JR United Kingdom; Woking; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join their team. In this remote-first role based in the UK, you will work with cutting-edge technologies, including Node.js and TypeScript, to engineer scalable solutions and leverage automation and AI tools to enhance project efficiency. This role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and impact, tailored for experienced developers eager to make significant contributions in a fast-scaling environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing backend systems and ready to step into a senior role
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript, and GraphQL
• Prior use of AI assistants in development workflows

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 to streamline development tasks

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

OOP

Functional Programming

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 a concept, they’re already deeply woven into day-to-day 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, remote-first collaboration are standard, and long-term growth is prioritised.

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 dev tasks and prototype quickly
• Leverage AI tooling daily for faster problem-solving and prototyping

What You’ll Bring

• Experience developing backend systems and ready 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 dev workflows
• Solid understanding of both OOP and Functional Programming

Key Information

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer

Work Policy: Remote-first (UK Based)

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