Node.js Software Engineer (Remote Contractor)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced software engineer to work remotely on a contract basis (10‑12 hours per week). You will help train and evaluate next‑generation AI systems by tackling real‑world engineering tasks across backend, full‑stack, and infrastructure domains.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze, debug, improve, and document code in diverse technical environments.
• Design or evaluate solutions involving APIs, databases, services, integrations, testing, and deployment workflows.
• Identify trade‑offs related to scalability, performance, reliability, security, and developer experience.
• Communicate technical reasoning clearly in writing, outlining why solutions work and alternative options.
• Collaborate with the client’s team on technical reviews, implementation decisions, and problem‑solving exercises.
• Adapt quickly to new codebases, frameworks, and technical requirements.

Required profile

• 5+ years of hands‑on software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in at least one backend or full‑stack environment (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, C#, Go, etc.).
• Proven ability to read and reason through unfamiliar codebases and technical specifications.
• Excellent written communication skills for explaining complex engineering decisions.

Required skills

• Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, C#.NET, C++, Go, Ruby, PHP
• API design and integration, database concepts, service architecture
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, Azure (preferred)
• CI/CD pipelines, DevOps workflows, containers, monitoring tools (preferred)
• Frontend frameworks: React, Next.js, Angular, Vue, React Native (preferred)