Backend Engineer Specialist (Freelance)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer Specialist (Freelance): Building and deploying backend services in a cloud-native, containerized environment with an accent on deploying robust APIs, orchestrating services with Kubernetes, and contributing to event-driven systems architecture. Focus on delivering reliable infrastructure and performant backend capabilities.

Location: Remote (LATAM)

Salary: $30+ per hour

Company

Meridial Marketplace, by hirify.global, is a company in the software domain.

What you will do

• Build and deploy backend services using Docker and Kubernetes on GCP.
• Develop performant APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and Python.
• Contribute to the design of microservice-based, event-driven architectures.
• Enable seamless system integrations and scalable product growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Node.js, JavaScript, and Python, with an ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficient with designing and consuming REST APIs, and working with frameworks like Express.js.
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with WebSockets, distributed systems, and modern Git-based workflows.

Nice to have

• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

Culture & Benefits

• As a contractor, you’ll supply a secure computer and high‑speed internet.
• Company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply.

Hiring process

• All candidates must pass an interview as part of the contracting process.