Back End Developer Job – Remote (USA)

Company: IDPrivacy
Location: Remote / Location-based consideration for full-time conversion
Job Type: Contract (with potential for full-time depending on location)
Compensation: Commensurate with skill level and geographical location

About the Job

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team and help build the next generation of privacy-first products.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and users, developing and maintaining server-side logic, defining and maintaining core databases, and ensuring strong performance and responsiveness for frontend requests.

You’ll also work closely with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements into the application, so a basic understanding of frontend technologies is important.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys building clean, scalable backend systems and wants to contribute to a product solving real-world privacy and infrastructure challenges in AdTech.

Key Responsibilities

As a Backend Developer, you will:

• Develop and maintain server-side logic to ensure high performance and responsiveness
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with backend systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Design and optimize:
  • Database schemas
  • Queries
  • Indexes
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Develop and deploy RESTful APIs to support frontend functionality
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software
• Conduct unit testing and optimize backend performance
• Participate in the full application lifecycle, with a strong focus on coding and debugging
• Work with team members to determine best practices and meet client requirements
• Stay up to date with current best practices, emerging technologies, and frameworks
• Document:
  • Development processes
  • Coding guidelines
  • Technical best practices
• Provide training and support to junior developers
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor

Supervisory Responsibility: This role does not include direct people management.

Required Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or in a similar role
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as:
  • Java
  • Python
  • Ruby
  • PHP
• Experience with databases such as:
  • MySQL
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Or similar technologies
• Experience working with:
  • Servers
  • Network environments
  • Hosting environments
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services
• Strong knowledge of security and data protection practices
• Solid understanding of the web development lifecycle, programming techniques, and development tools
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good understanding of frontend technologies for smooth integration, including:
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Must have valid US identification for full-time employment (FTE) roles
• Must be able to successfully pass a background screening

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with the following experience will stand out:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as:
  • AWS
  • Google Cloud
  • Azure
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD practices
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Experience with Git or similar version control systems

Compensation

• Compensation is based on skill level and geographical location

Employment Type

• Contract role
• Potential to convert to full-time employment, depending on the candidate’s location

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