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.