Senior Full Stack / Backend Developer (AI-Driven) – Contract, 6 months, Outside IR35
We are supporting a fast-growing technology business that is expanding its engineering capability. They need an experienced AI-first full stack or backend-focused senior developer to strengthen their API development and backend systems. You’ll work closely with front-end engineers to deliver a high-performance consumer platform.
You will:
* Work across the stack with a strong backend focus
* Use AI coding tools to speed up development and problem-solving
* Build and maintain production APIs for consumer-facing products
* Apply deep backend experience to make confident technical decisions
* Follow established architecture and coding standards while collaborating with senior technical leadership
* Deliver robust, secure, and scalable backend solutions
* Collaborate with front-end teams to create efficient API integrations
* Optimize performance and caching for high-traffic environments
You should have:
* Extensive Node.js experience in production environments
* Strong RESTful API design and development skills
* Solid database design and optimization (SQL or NoSQL)
* Understanding of authentication, security, and scalability
* Active use of AI coding tools such as Copilot, Claude, or Cursor
Nice to have:
* React.js or Next.js experience
* Payload CMS knowledge
* Azure experience
* Background in microservices architecture
We’re not looking for:
* Developers who require heavy mentoring
* Candidates without production experience in consumer products
* Those not using AI tools as part of their workflow
This contract suits a senior engineer who delivers fast, thinks independently, and enjoys applying AI to speed up and improve development outcomes.
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