3 days ago

Backend Engineer

Keystone Recruitment

Remote
Contractor
$200,000
Remote

Job Overview

Job TitleBackend Engineer
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$200,000
LocationRemote

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Job Description

Join Our Engineering Talent Network

Keystone Recruitment is building a curated network of Backend Engineers to match with our clients who are actively hiring for high-impact backend roles. This is an ongoing opportunity where, upon completing the initial screening process, you will be eligible to be matched with relevant roles across our client portfolio.

What You’ll Get as a Backend Engineer

  • Direct matching with companies actively hiring Backend Engineers
  • Flexible work arrangements (full-time, part-time, or project-based)
  • Competitive hourly compensation
  • Streamlined, AI-powered opportunity matching

What We’re Looking For in a Backend Engineer

We seek professionals with demonstrated experience in backend development, including:

  • API development and microservices architecture
  • Database architecture, optimization, and performance tuning
  • Distributed systems design and implementation
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work independently in a remote environment

What to Expect

  • This is an open, ongoing opportunity
  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis
  • Once you complete the initial AI-based interview, you will be considered for matching with relevant roles

Contract and Payment Terms

  • Engagement as an independent contractor
  • Fully remote with flexible scheduling
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on business needs and performance
  • No access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer or institution will be required
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
  • Unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time

Key skills/competency

  • API development
  • Microservices architecture
  • Database optimization
  • Performance tuning
  • Distributed systems
  • Communication skills
  • Independent work
  • Remote collaboration
  • System design
  • Software engineering

Tags:

Backend Engineer
API development
microservices
database architecture
performance tuning
distributed systems
independent work
remote collaboration
system design
data optimization
software engineering
Python
Java
Node.js
Go
SQL
NoSQL
AWS
Azure
Docker
Kubernetes

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How to Get Hired at Keystone Recruitment

  • Research Keystone Recruitment's network: Study their talent matching process and client base to understand how you fit.
  • Optimize your backend resume: Highlight your expertise in API development, microservices, database architecture, and distributed systems for Keystone Recruitment's roles.
  • Prepare for AI-based interviews: Practice articulating complex technical concepts and problem-solving scenarios clearly and concisely.
  • Showcase remote work readiness: Emphasize your ability to work independently, communicate effectively, and manage projects in a remote environment.
  • Align with contractor terms: Confirm your understanding of the independent contractor engagement model and flexible work arrangements.

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