Senior Developer

Head of Data and AI at Maxwell Bond

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.

* 6 months initially, 3 days a week onsite in Liverpool. Outside IR35*

• Node.js (extensive production experience)
• RESTful API design and development (production experience)
• Database design and optimization (SQL and/or No
  
  SQL)
• Authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• AI coding tools (Git Hub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or similar)

• 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

• React JS / Next.js (for full stack capability)
• Payload CMS

Mid‑Senior level

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