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Senior Backend Engineer-AI APIs (Remote, 6-Month Contract)

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
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.
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