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

Maxwell Bond; Liverpool; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

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.