Back End Developer

Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Back-End Developer at a growing US based company. The Back-End Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance server-side systems for web and mobile applications
Qualifications
2-3 years of professional experience in back-end development with expertise in Node.js, Python, Ruby on Rails, Java, or similar back-end languages and frameworks.
Strong proficiency with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and database management practices.
Expertise in developing, deploying, and scaling RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure to deploy and manage scalable systems.
Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Knowledge of security practices, including data protection, encryption, authentication, and authorization.
Understanding of server-side logic, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization techniques.
A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team and communicate clearly in a distributed environment.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance back-end services and systems for web and mobile applications.
Build and integrate RESTful APIs and micro services to support front-end and mobile application functionality.
Implement robust, scalable architecture solutions and optimize the performance of server-side logic.
Manage databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ensure the secure, efficient handling of data.
Collaborate with product managers, DevOps, and other engineering teams to build and deploy backend services and ensure smooth integration.
Ensure high-level security practices for handling data, authentication, and authorization protocols.
Troubleshoot and resolve back-end issues to ensure seamless system operations.
Keep up-to-date with emerging back-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices, and integrate them to improve product quality and efficiency.
Compensation
$2,000 - $6,000 per month, paid in USD depending on experience.
Details
Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly.
Client has a desire for long term commitment.

Work arrangement
Yes