Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js & AI
Manchester | Hybrid | £70,000–£85,000 + benefits
Adria Solutions is recruiting a Senior Backend Engineer for a fintech business developing a new platform for digital financial services.
With established backing and its first engineering team taking shape, this is an opportunity to influence technical decisions, build services from the ground up and help shape how the team works.
The role
Reporting to the CTO, you’ll build reliable, secure backend services supporting banking and payments products. AI will form part of both your development workflow and the platform itself, with opportunities to deliver features such as intelligent assistants, process automation and document processing.
You’ll take ownership of features from design through to production, working closely with product, design and engineering colleagues.
Key responsibilities
Build and maintain backend applications using Node.js.
Develop APIs, database services and event-driven systems.
Connect the platform with banking, payments and third-party services through REST and GraphQL integrations.
Use AI coding tools to improve delivery while maintaining rigorous testing, security and code quality.
Develop and deploy practical AI features that improve customer experiences and business processes.
Own implementation, testing, deployment and ongoing support.
Contribute to architecture, code reviews and engineering standards.
Work collaboratively across product, design, platform and payments teams.
What we’re looking for
At least five years’ commercial software development experience.
Strong experience developing Node.js backend systems.
Proven API design and implementation skills.
Experience with relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL or SQL Server.
A background in integrating external services.
Confidence using AI coding tools within an enterprise production development workflow.
Strong knowledge of automated testing, Git, CI/CD and secure development practices.
The ability to work independently and take ownership in a growing team.
An interest in financial technology and improving access to financial services.
Desirable experience
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Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js & AI employer: Adria Solutions Careers
As an Application Support Engineer at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training programmes, a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge Microsoft 365 technologies in a vibrant location. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a healthy work-life balance and competitive benefits.
