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Hire Backend Developers

Reliable APIs, clean data models and integrations that keep working — the engineering your product depends on but rarely sees.

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Common skills

  • Node.js
  • Python
  • PHP
  • Java
  • .NET
  • Go
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MongoDB
  • Redis

Overview

What Backend Developers do for you

Backend developers build the services behind your product: APIs, business logic, data storage, background jobs and the integrations that connect you to payments, CRMs and partners.

We look for backend engineers who think about failure modes, data integrity and maintainability — not just whether an endpoint returns 200. Tell us your language, database and hosting environment and we will match accordingly.

Use cases

Where Backend Developers add value

  • 01

    API design & development

    REST or GraphQL APIs with clear contracts, versioning and documentation.

  • 02

    Third-party integrations

    Payment gateways, CRMs, ERPs, messaging and webhook-driven workflows.

  • 03

    Database work

    Schema design, query optimisation, migrations and data clean-up.

  • 04

    Service modernisation

    Breaking up monoliths, introducing queues and improving observability.

Screening focus

What we assess before you meet candidates

You then run your own interviews and make the final selection.

  • API and data modelling
  • Error handling and testing practices
  • Database performance basics
  • Security fundamentals such as auth and input validation

Engagement & pricing

How to engage Backend Developers

Backend work benefits from continuity — monthly or full-time dedicated engagements are the most common fit. Senior and specialist tiers are typical for distributed systems, high-volume data or architecture ownership.

USD · indicative starting rates · ~160 hrs/month for comparison

Tier 01

Junior Developer

From $1,500/month

Well-defined tasks, maintenance and feature work under guidance.

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Tier 02

Mid-Level Developer

From $2,500/month

Independent feature delivery across a familiar stack.

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Tier 03

Senior Developer

From $3,800/month

Owns complex modules, reviews code and guides decisions.

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Tier 04

Specialist Engineer

From $4,500/month

Architecture, niche stacks, AI/ML, cloud or lead roles.

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Prices shown are indicative starting rates and may vary by technology, experience, specialist requirements, availability, engagement duration, and contract terms. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing your requirements. Applicable taxes, additional costs, and any minimum commitments will be disclosed before agreement.

FAQ

Backend Developers: common questions

Yes, Java and .NET are among the backend stacks we source for. Share the frameworks and versions you use so we can match precisely.

Yes. Developers work within your infrastructure and access policies. If you also need infrastructure work, consider a DevOps engineer.

Yes. Part-time engagements are priced on weekly hours and skills.

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Share the skills, experience level and engagement model you have in mind. We will come back with suitable options to discuss.

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