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.