Senior Backend or Full Stack Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment)
We are 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
Core Technical Requirements
* 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
* 3 days a week onsite - Liverpool City Centre
* Immediate start
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