Contract
Active Hiring
4 weeks ago
Expires: Apr 28, 2026
Back-End Engineer
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Micro1
Remote • Backend Developer
$50 - $120/hour
3+ years
Remote
Contract
Required Skills
Python
Node.js
.NET
C#
C++
PHP
Wordpress
Description
Join our customer’s team as a Back-End Engineer and play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side solutions for complex and creative software projects. We are seeking an expert-level engineer with a passion for clean code, well-architected systems, and seamless collaboration across remote teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and optimize server-side logic and APIs using Python, Node.js, .NET, C#, C++, PHP, Wordpress, etc.
- Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver end-to-end, scalable web applications and software solutions.
- Develop and maintain database structures, ensuring data integrity, security, and high performance.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and refactor existing code to improve maintainability and reliability.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical documentation for new and existing projects.
- Implement testing strategies to ensure code quality and coverage for mission-critical applications.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies, sharing insights with the team.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience building complex or creative back-end systems and web applications.
- Expertise in Python, Node.js, .NET, C#, C++, PHP, or WordPress development.
- Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, RESTful API design, and server architecture.
- Proficiency in database management (SQL and NoSQL), data modeling, and optimization techniques.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on collaboration in distributed teams.
- Solid knowledge of version control systems such as Git.
- Demonstrable problem-solving skills and attention to detail in code and documentation.
