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Backend Engineer

Status: Open

Micro1

Pay
$60–$110/hr
Location
Remote
Employment type
Contractor

About this opportunity

In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Required skills

  • Python
  • JAVA
  • FastAPI

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs leveraging Python, Java, FastAPI, and related frameworks.
  • Architect scalable systems using microservices to ensure performance and reliability in cloud environments.
  • Model, implement, and optimize both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra) databases, ensuring data integrity and access efficiency.
  • Collaborate closely with front-end teams to integrate seamless APIs and deliver end-to-end solutions.
  • Deploy and manage applications using Docker and Kubernetes in modern cloud infrastructures like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Champion best practices in code quality, version control (Git), security, and continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD).
  • Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within the customer's team.

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency in Python and Java with hands-on experience in FastAPI and frameworks such as Spring, Django, or Flask.
  • Deep understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases, including data modeling, optimization, and query design.
  • Strong background in API development, integration, and microservices architectures.
  • Highly skilled in using Git for version control and collaborating on distributed teams.
  • Proven experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on clarity and precision, essential for remote teamwork.
  • Demonstrated commitment to secure software development and mitigation of vulnerabilities.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience leading backend or cross-functional teams in remote or distributed settings.
  • Familiarity with advanced cloud solutions, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • History of designing and deploying highly available, mission-critical backend systems.
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