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Requirements
Must:
We are looking for an experienced backend senior developer who can deliver production-ready APIs quickly and independently. You must have proven experience with consumer-facing platforms and be comfortable using AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar to enhance your development speed. You should be able to make confident technical decisions with minimal guidance, follow clear architectural standards and established development patterns, and have a solid understanding of backend performance, scalability, and security at production scale. Additionally, you should be skilled in building reliable, maintainable APIs and data systems, as well as collaborating effectively with front-end developers to implement seamless integrations. Knowledge of caching and optimization techniques for high-traffic environments is also essential.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will support API development and backend delivery for a high-traffic consumer platform. You will work closely with front-end engineers to create scalable, secure, and performant systems using modern tools and AI-assisted development. Your tasks will include delivering production-ready APIs, applying best practices for authentication, authorization, and security, and optimizing database design (both SQL and/or NoSQL). You will be expected to utilize AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot or similar to streamline your workflows.
Description
We want to clarify that we are not looking for developers who require extensive supervision or mentoring, or anyone without production experience in consumer-facing systems. Candidates who avoid using AI coding tools will not be a fit for this position. Preferred qualifications include experience in React JS / Next.js for full-stack capability, familiarity with Payload CMS, knowledge of Azure, and understanding microservices architecture. This contract position is based in the North West UK with a hybrid work model, offering a competitive day rate and an immediate start.
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