Backend Software Engineer – Remote Contract

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join a leading global IT services provider on a contract basis. This remote position focuses on designing, building, and maintaining high‑performance backend systems that power scalable applications for worldwide users.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Proven experience in backend development with languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Hands‑on experience building 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.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git).

Required skills

• Python
• Java
• Go
• RESTful API development
• GraphQL
• SQL
• NoSQL
• AWS
• GCP
• Azure
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• Git

What we offer

• Fully remote contract role with flexible working hours.
• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $20 to $70.
• Opportunity to work on high‑impact backend systems for a global leader in IT services.