Backend Engineer | $60-$110/hr Remote
Overview
As a Backend Engineer at micro1, you will apply your backend expertise to help train next-generation AI systems by designing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs. Your work will directly impact how AI models learn and reason through high-quality, real-world input. You'll collaborate cross-functionally, optimize systems for reliability and security, and contribute to architecture decisions. No prior AI experience is required—your domain knowledge is key.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that meet demanding performance requirements.
- 2Collaborate cross-functionally to translate business needs into technical specifications and impactful backend solutions.
- 3Optimize backend systems for reliability, security, and efficiency, ensuring seamless user experiences.
- 4Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best engineering practices.
- 5Participate actively in code reviews, mentoring, and knowledge sharing sessions with fellow engineers.
- 6Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments, targeting root causes and continuous improvements.
- 7Contribute to architecture discussions and decisions, bringing innovative ideas and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Requirements7
- 11+ Years proven expertise in backend development using modern programming languages.
- 2Extensive experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
- 3Strong proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases, along with data modeling principles.
- 4Deep understanding of system security, authentication, and authorization best practices.
- 5Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- 6Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative and proactive approach.
- 7Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, fully remote expert team environment.
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are experienced backend engineers with a strong foundation in APIs, databases, cloud services, and security. They should be comfortable working autonomously in a remote environment, proactive in collaboration, and eager to apply their domain knowledge to train advanced AI systems. No prior AI experience is needed, but a solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to learn are essential.
Salary Insight
The role offers an hourly rate of $60-$110/hr for a contract position.
Required Skills
Application Tip
Emphasize your experience with building and maintaining scalable backend systems, particularly RESTful APIs and microservices, and provide concrete examples of how you've optimized performance, reliability, or security in past roles. Also, highlight your ability to work effectively in a remote, cross-functional team setting.