Senior Backend Lead — AI-Driven APIs (Remote, 6m Contract)

Maxwell Bond; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Developer for a remote, 6-month contract. You will support API development for a high-traffic consumer platform, working alongside front-end engineers using AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate has extensive Node.js experience and a strong understanding of backend performance. This position is outside IR35, offering flexibility and the chance to work in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with consumer-facing platforms.
• Ability to deliver production-ready APIs fast and independently.
• Experience with caching and optimization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform.
• Collaborate effectively with front-end developers to design seamless integrations.
• Make confident technical decisions with minimal guidance.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful API design

AI coding tools

Backend performance

Scalability

Security at production scale

Job description

A leading technology consultancy in the UK is seeking a Lead Developer for a remote, 6-month contract. You will support API development for a high-traffic consumer platform, working alongside front-end engineers using AI-assisted development tools. The ideal candidate has extensive Node.js experience and a strong understanding of backend performance. This position is outside IR35, offering flexibility and the chance to work in an innovative environment.