Skills

SQL NoSQL GitHub Architecture react js Azure react node.js JS Next.js Microservices

Job Specifications

Senior Backend or Full Stack Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment)

I'm looking for an experienced full stack or backend-focused senior developer to support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform. You’ll work alongside front-end engineers to build scalable, secure, and performant systems using modern tools and AI-assisted development.

You’ll be a good fit if you:

Deliver production-ready APIs fast and independently
Have proven experience with consumer-facing platforms
Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar) to speed up development (this can be personal projects if no commercial experience)
Make confident technical decisions with minimal guidance
Follow clear architectural standards and established development patterns
Understand backend performance, scalability, and security at production scale
Build reliable, maintainable APIs and data systems
Collaborate effectively with front-end developers to design and implement seamless integrations
Apply caching and optimization techniques for high-traffic environments

We’re not looking for:

Developers needing extensive supervision or mentoring
Anyone without production experience in consumer-facing systems

Core Technical Requirements:

Node.js (extensive production experience)
RESTful API design and development (production experience)
Database design and optimization (SQL and/or NoSQL)
Authentication, authorization, and security best practices
AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar)

Nice to Have:

React JS / Next.js (for full stack capability)
Payload CMS
Azure
Microservices architecture

Contract Details:

3 days a week onsite - Liverpool City Centre
Competitive day rate
Immediate start

About the Company

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