Freelance Software Engineer – Remote

Join a dynamic remote project as a backend developer focused on building and maintaining robust, scalable APIs. This contract role is ideal for professionals passionate about clean architecture, high-performance systems, and secure data handling. You will collaborate with frontend developers and product stakeholders, taking ownership of backend features and ensuring seamless integration across the stack. The position emphasizes code quality, maintainability, and effective communication within a distributed team environment. Deliverables

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js (Express or NestJS)
• Create efficient and scalable database schemas with MongoDB or PostgreSQL
• Write clear, well-documented, and maintainable code
• Optimize API performance and ensure high availability
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data validation mechanisms
• Collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders during defined overlap hours
• Integrate background job processing and caching solutions (e.g., Redis)
• Support deployment and CI/CD pipeline processes on AWS or GCP

Requirements

• Proven experience developing backend systems and RESTful APIs with Node.js
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Strong understanding of database design (MongoDB or PostgreSQL)
• Experience with API security, authentication, and authorization best practices
• Familiarity with background jobs, caching, and performance optimization
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team
• Strong attention to detail, code quality, and documentation
• Availability for part-time, ongoing contract work

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