Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

Adria Solutions Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company in Liverpool is seeking an AI-first Senior Full Stack or Backend Developer to shape the backend of their next-generation B2C platform. The role involves developing robust APIs, optimizing databases, and collaborating with front-end teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in high-traffic applications and a strong understanding of RESTful design and security. This full-time role offers a hybrid work environment and an initial contract of 3-6 months.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience building high-traffic consumer applications.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, database optimization, and security.
• Proven AI-assisted development workflow.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-grade APIs and backend systems using Node.js.
• Optimize databases, authentication, and security for scale.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate APIs seamlessly.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful API design

Database optimization

Security

AI-assisted development

Autonomous work

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cursor

React

Next.js

Azure

Payload CMS

Job description

Overview

Senior Full Stack / Backend Developer (Contract AI-First)

We re seeking an AI-first Senior Full Stack or Backend Developer to play a key role in shaping the backend of our next-generation B2C platform. You ll work closely with our front-end team to design and deliver robust, scalable APIs and infrastructure that power our consumer experience.

What You ll Do

• Develop and maintain production-grade APIs and backend systems using Node.js.
• Leverage AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) to speed up development.
• Optimize databases, authentication, and security for scale.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate APIs seamlessly.

What We re Looking For

• Extensive experience building high-traffic consumer applications.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, database optimization, and security.
• Proven AI-assisted development workflow.
• Ability to work autonomously within established technical frameworks.

Nice to Have

• React/Next.js
• Azure
• Payload CMS
• Microservices architecture

Contract

Full-time, initial term 3-6 months

Start

ASAP

Location

Liverpool - Hybrid

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV, AI tool usage examples, day rate, and references.