5 of 5 Contract Backend Developer Jobs in the UK excluding London

Contract Backend Developer – Node.js Avanti Recruitment is working with a fast-growing London-based technology business developing smart systems for the property and compliance sector. Their platform integrates hardware and software to provide real-time insights and automated reporting across multiple environments. They’re seeking a Backend Developer with strong Node.js and GraphQL experience to help More ❯

Backend Developer Work Location: Bristol (2days) Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience Extensive knowledge of writing secure scalable enterprise-grade Go applications Experience of REST APIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills In depth knowledge of best coding practices, code … management, agile development practices and continuous delivery Understand how to performance optimise and fine tune backend applications to meet demanding NFRs Desirable Skills/Knowledge/Experience Experience of JAVA development Experience with cryptography frameworks in Go and JAVA Experience with SQL databases Experience and/or interest in application security and/or mobile app security Experience with More ❯

Backend Developer Work Location: Bristol (2days) Essential Skills/Knowledge/Experience Extensive knowledge of writing secure scalable enterprise-grade Go applications Experience of REST APIs, containerisation technologies, micro-services architecture Ability to work collaboratively within a team as well as independently Excellent analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking skills In depth kno click apply for full job More ❯

Infastructure/Backend Developer Contract Type: 6-month initial engagementStart Date: 1st December 2025Location: Remote (UK-based)Rate: £350 per day (Inside IR35)Clearance Required: BPSS prior to start MUST HAVE NHS OR GOVERNMENT EXPERIENCE Role OverviewThe client is seeking a mid-to-senior level contractor with strong backend and infrastructure development experience. The successful candidate will … 3rd line support and develop tools to streamline support operations* Apply test-driven development and CI/CD methodologies in an Agile environment The ideal candidate will:* Have strong backend development experience, ideally with SQL and RDS* Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for working with data* Be comfortable working with legacy Oracle PL/SQL code More ❯

Lead Developer (Contract, AI-Driven Environment, Node.JS) 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 month, fully remote contract. Outsdie … 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 More ❯