Backend Software Engineer – Remote Contract

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join a global leader in software development on a contract basis. The position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere while building high‑performance backend systems that serve users worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust backend services using modern frameworks.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability for global applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code following industry best practices.
• Debug and resolve production issues with a focus on uptime.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.

Required profile

• Proficiency in backend languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Experience creating and integrating RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Strong understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases and query optimization.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and container orchestration tools.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control with Git.

Required skills

• Python
• Java
• Go
• RESTful API development
• GraphQL
• SQL
• NoSQL
• AWS
• Google Cloud Platform
• Microsoft Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $20 to $70.
• Full flexibility to work across time zones.
• Opportunity to contribute to large‑scale, high‑impact systems for a leading IT services firm.