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Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles

full-remotemidcontractbackend United States 67 days ago via LinkedIn
65 - 65 USD/daily

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Tags

Backend DevelopmentPythonJavaGoNode.jsAPIsDatabase SystemsScalable System DesignCode Review & DebuggingAlgorithms & Data Structures

About the role

Role Overview

Backend Engineer (Hourly Contract)

  • Remote
  • 5–20 hours/week
  • Up to $65/hour

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, review, and debug backend code such as:
    • APIs
    • Server logic
    • Databases
  • Review and assess technical content generated by advanced AI models, focusing on:
    • Correctness
    • Efficiency
    • Scalability
    • Adherence to industry best practices
  • Work on backend system design, architecture, and algorithmic problems to improve model capabilities
  • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve model logic and engineering judgment
  • Work independently and asynchronously while following detailed technical guidelines

Requirements

  • Strong professional software engineering experience
  • Hands-on backend coding experience in one or more of:
    • Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Databases
    • APIs
    • Data structures and algorithms
    • Scalable system design
  • Proven experience writing/reviewing/debugging production-level code
  • Strong written communication skills and high attention to detail

Hiring Process

  • Easy Apply on LinkedIn
  • Check email for next steps
  • Complete a self-paced technical assessment and onboarding

Scraped 7/22/2026