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Backend Software Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Hourly
Reviewed: Wed, Sep 23, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support the Server Engineering team, an experienced Backend Software Engineer will work remotely on a contract basis, focusing on designing, developing, testing, and maintaining backend microservices and RESTful APIs primarily using Python and Flask.

Key responsibilities
  • Design, develop, test, and maintain backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
  • Develop new functionality within an established production codebase while ensuring system reliability and compatibility
  • Design and optimize database schemas, SQL queries, and data access patterns using MSSQL and MySQL
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend development
  • Strong proficiency with Python and experience with Flask or a comparable Python web framework
  • Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
  • Strong experience with relational databases and SQL, including schema design and query optimization

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