Senior Backend Contractor

Nelknet is a small, experienced team building software solutions for US-based clients. We bring your technology vision to life with practical, results-driven consulting. Our mission is to deliver powerful software solutions that drive growth, spanning from full-stack development to cloud infrastructure. Recent projects include building ChatGPT-style interfaces for intelligence report analysis, developing generative AI features for professional networking platforms, platform engineering for logistics/trucking management systems, architecture design for real estate search engines, and implementing RAG pipelines for edtech products.

We are expanding our network of senior contractors (both frontend and backend). This is a 1099 contracting relationship - you’ll have the flexibility to manage your own schedule and potentially work with other clients while maintaining a professional commitment to our projects.

As a Senior Backend Contractor at Nelknet, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend systems that power our client applications. You will work closely with our team to ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of our infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using modern technologies
• Collaborate with frontend teams to define APIs and integrations
• Write efficient, secure, and maintainable backend code
• Optimize database performance and data storage solutions
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues
• Stay current with backend frameworks and cloud technologies

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a backend developer with a strong foundation
• Proficiency in languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
• Understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Some level of US business hours availability

We value:

• Passion for building scalable and reliable systems
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Continuous learning and improvement

Our ideal candidate will have a track record of delivering high-quality backend solutions and a portfolio demonstrating their expertise.

Compensation: This role is eligible for competitive contract rates based on experience and project requirements.

Apply by filling out our intake form: https://baserow.io/form/mXa6NqUOKw9CcDPAU37oPh1uOPFHHESph6k0QqKgTts