Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

Hybrid | UK (Liverpool / Leeds) | Full-time

At Velstar, we build robust, scalable digital commerce solutions for ambitious brands. We're looking for a Senior Backend Developer to lead the design and development of high-performance web applications and help shape the technical direction of our backend team.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, mentoring others, and making architectural decisions that stand the test of scale.

The role

As a Senior Backend Developer, you'll act as a technical leader within the team, driving architecture, improving performance, and ensuring high coding standards across projects. You'll work closely with frontend developers, DevOps and product teams to deliver scalable, secure and reliable applications.

Alongside delivery, you'll mentor junior and mid-level developers, contribute to best practices, and help guide technical decisio...