Back End Developer (2+ years experience required) - Fully Remote

Overview

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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 microservices 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.

Why work for us?

• Independent contractor agreement paid 2x monthly
• Client has a desire for long term commitment
• Work-Life balance
• Flexible work schedule
• Growth opportunity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹172,829.00 - ₹518,487.00 per month