Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote

Posted 4 days ago by Crossing Hurdles

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: The Backend Engineer role is a remote, hourly contract position requiring 5-20 hours of work per week. The primary focus is on evaluating and debugging backend code, assessing AI outputs, and providing structured feedback to enhance model capabilities. Candidates should possess strong software engineering experience and technical skills in backend development. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate, review, and debug backend code (e.g., APIs, server logic, databases) and technical content generated by advanced AI models.
  • Assess the quality of AI outputs for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Work through backend system design, architecture, and algorithmic problems to push model capabilities forward.
  • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve the model's logic and engineering judgment.
  • Work completely independently and asynchronously, following detailed technical guidelines.

Key Skills:

  • Experience: Strong professional software engineering experience.
  • Technical Skills: Strong hands-on coding experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js), with a deep understanding of databases, APIs, data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design.
  • Code Quality: Proven experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production-level code.
  • Communication: Strong written communication skills and a high attention to detail.

Salary (Rate): £65 hourly

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Position: Backend Engineer

Type: Hourly Contract

Compensation: Up to $65/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 5-20 hours/week


Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, review, and debug backend code (e.g., APIs, server logic, databases) and technical content generated by advanced AI models.
  • Assess the quality of AI outputs for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
  • Work through backend system design, architecture, and algorithmic problems to push model capabilities forward.
  • Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve the model''s logic and engineering judgment.
  • Work completely independently and asynchronously, following detailed technical guidelines.


Qualifications

  • Experience: Strong professional software engineering experience.
  • Technical Skills: Strong hands-on coding experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js), with a deep understanding of databases, APIs, data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design.
  • Code Quality: Proven experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production-level code.
  • Communication: Strong written communication skills and a high attention to detail.


Application Process

  • Easy Apply on Dice
  • Check email for next steps
  • Participate in the self-paced technical assessment and onboarding stage