Back End Developer

Contract Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Location: Remote (UK, South Africa, or similar time zones preferred)

Rate: £300 per day

Contract Length: Initial 2 months

Start: ASAP

We’re supporting a client who needs an experienced Backend Engineer (Node.js) to help clear a growing support and development backlog.

This role would suit someone who is comfortable jumping into an existing codebase, quickly understanding the architecture, and shipping fixes and improvements without a long ramp-up period.

You’ll be working alongside an internal team but operating at a more senior level than a typical support developer, helping unblock issues, resolve technical debt and keep development moving.

What you'll be doing

• Picking up and resolving items from the backend support backlog
• Debugging and fixing production issues in a Node.js environment
• Improving performance and stability across existing services
• Supporting the internal engineering team with backend improvements
• Shipping pragmatic solutions quickly and safely

What we’re looking for

• Strong Node.js backend development experience
• Comfortable working in existing production systems
• Able to become productive very quickly
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in remote, distributed teams

AI-assisted development

Using modern AI development tools is expected in this role.

You should already be comfortable using tools such as:

• Cursor
• Claude Code
• GitHub Copilot or similar

These are part of the development workflow and help accelerate delivery.

If you’re a backend engineer who enjoys jumping into real problems and getting things fixed quickly, this could be a great short-term engagement.

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