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Salary: £70,000 - 85,000 per year
Requirements: At least five years of commercial software development experienceStrong experience developing Node.js backend systemsProven API design and implementation skillsExperience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL ServerExperience integrating external servicesConfidence using AI coding tools in an enterprise production development workflowStrong knowledge of automated testing, Git, CI/CD and secure development practicesAbility to work independently and take ownership in a growing teamInterest in financial technology and improving access to financial servicesApplicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorshipDesirable: experience in banking, fintech, payments or another regulated sector; delivering AI or LLM features into live products; cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP; containers and infrastructure as code; mentoring colleagues or establishing engineering practices Responsibilities: Build and maintain backend applications using Node.jsDevelop APIs, database services and event-driven systemsIntegrate the platform with banking, payments and third-party services through REST and GraphQLUse AI coding tools to improve delivery while maintaining rigorous testing, security and code qualityDevelop and deploy practical AI features that improve customer experiences and business processesOwn implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing supportContribute to architecture, code reviews and engineering standardsWork collaboratively with product, design, platform and payments teamsTake ownership of features from design through production Technologies: AIAPIAWSAzureBackendCI/CDCloudCTOGCPGitGraphQLSupportLLMMySQLPostgreSQLRESTSQLSecurityNodeJSJavaScript More:
We are recruiting for a fintech business developing a new platform for digital financial services. With established backing and its first engineering team taking shape, this role offers the opportunity to influence technical decisions, build services from the ground up and help shape how the team works. Reporting to the CTO, the Senior Backend Engineer will help build reliable, secure services for banking and payments products, with AI incorporated into both development workflows and the platform. The role is based in Manchester with hybrid working and offers a salary listed as £70,000–£85,000, alongside a generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays, pension contributions, professional development support, clear progression opportunities and significant input into the technology and direction of the new engineering team.
last updated 42 week of 2026