Senior Software Engineer (Node.js)

Adria Solutions Ltd.; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company is seeking a Senior Full Stack / Backend Developer to design and deliver robust APIs for their next-generation B2C platform. This contract position requires extensive experience in high-traffic applications, a strong understanding of API design, and proficiency in AI-assisted development tools. The role offers a hybrid work setting in Liverpool with an initial term 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.
• Leverage AI coding tools to speed up development.
• Optimize databases, authentication, and security for scale.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate APIs seamlessly.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful API design

Database optimization

AI-assisted development

Autonomous working

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Cursor

React/Next.js

Azure

Payload CMS

Job description

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

We’re seeking anAI-first Senior Full Stack or Backend Developerto 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 deliverrobust, scalable APIsand infrastructure that power our consumer experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain production-grade APIs and backend systems usingNode.js.
• LeverageAI 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 buildinghigh-traffic consumer applications.
• Strong understanding ofRESTful 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

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

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