Senior Backend Developer / Backend Owner Node.js | Strapi v5 PostgreSQL |Redis Queues | PWA Support

Summary We are hiring a strong, hands-on backend developer to take over an existing sports fixtures platform and help get it launch-ready over the next month.

This is not a greenfield build.

A lot already exists.

Some parts are live, some are partially complete, and some need fixing, cleanup, hardening, and proper integration.

We need someone who can come in quickly, understand what is there, take responsibility for their area, and keep things moving without excuses or drift.

This role is for someone with relevant real-world experience who is reliable, honest, communicates clearly, works in a structured way, and can start immediately.

You do not need to be a “systems architect” or big-picture theorist.

You do need to be someone who can take ownership of the assigned scope, manage your work properly, solve problems fast, ask the right questions early, and deliver clean, working results.

This is mainly a backend role, but it is not backend-only.

You should also be comfortable supporting the PWA rollout, making agreed frontend or admin changes where needed, and helping keep other contributors moving in the right direction.

AI-accelerated delivery This role is AI-assisted by default.

We expect you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude, v0, Lovable, Bolt, or similar tools where useful to move faster.

That does not mean shipping weak AI-generated code.

It means using AI properly to speed up delivery, then reviewing, fixing, testing, and hardening the output so it is production-ready.

We want someone who can move fast, but still think clearly and keep standards high.

What you will be working on You will help deliver and manage work across areas such as: backend cleanup and stabilisation Strapi v5 structure and usability authentication flows email/password, Google, Facebook, Apple, OTP by email, venue staff roles API consistency and stable backend contracts venue-owner backend flows pool and darts modules completion / integration digital signage / display sync integration queue-based processing retries, backoff, reruns, failure visibility Redis caching and PostgreSQL performance improvements PWA support and agreed frontend/admin changes where needed documentation and handover What we need from you You should already have solid production experience with most of the following: Node.js and TypeScript backend development Strapi v5 custom backend work PostgreSQL optimisation and indexing Redis caching queues / background jobs / retries / backoff authentication / RBAC / JWT / provider login flows working on inherited or messy systems and getting them under control using AI tools to speed up development without lowering quality It is a plus if you also have experience with: PWA support Capacitor or app-support work observability / error reporting practical frontend or admin fixes Who this role suits This role suits someone who: has done this type of work before can understand an existing system quickly can organise and manage their own day properly communicates clearly and consistently raises blockers early instead of going quiet is honest about what they know and do not know can start immediately and commit properly for the next month can work to an agreed structure and deliver against it This role does not suit someone who: is looking for a side project cannot match the required working hours disappears during the day overstates experience ships messy or untested code needs constant chasing tries to renegotiate once work has started How we work fast-moving direct communication daily written updates clear priorities blockers raised early no drama We want someone dependable, switched on, and practical.

Someone who gets on with the job, communicates well, and helps move the whole project forward. 5-day week Sun–Thu or Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00 ICT 08:00 sharp daily kickoff with founder You must be responsive during the working day, communicate clearly, and raise blockers early.

To apply, please send your years of backend experience your years using Node.js and TypeScript in production your Strapi v5 production experience your Redis production experience your queue / BullMQ / worker experience examples of inherited or messy systems you took over and improved examples of auth / roles / permissions work you have shipped your AI workflow 2 examples of AI-assisted delivery in real shipped work any proof of Cursor / Claude / ChatGPT / Bolt / Lovable / v0 use portfolio / GitHub / shipped systems confirmation of your working schedule confirmation that you can start immediately confirmation whether you are applying as an individual or agency If you have the right experience, communicate properly, can work honestly and reliably, and can deliver over the next month, we are ready to move quickly. <a href="https://www.upwork.com/freelance-jobs/apply/Senior-Backend-Developer-Backend-Owner-Node-Strapi-PostgreSQL-Redis-Queues-PWA-Support_~022031623194