Lead Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment, Node.JS)
We're looking for an experienced backend 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.
Contract: 6‑month, fully remote contract. Outside IR35.
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
* 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
* Those who avoid AI coding tools
Core Technical Requirements:
* Node.js (extensive production experience) – this is key, you must have
* RESTful API design and development (production experience)
* Database design and optimisation (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
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