Backend Developer — IoT Device Management + Web Dashboard (Node.js/Python)

Posted 4 weeks ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are building a home network storage device (similar to a NAS). We need a backend system to manage devices, users, and payments. What you will build: Device API Device sends UUID on first boot → server validates and activates Device sends heartbeat every 5 minutes → server tracks online/offline Server sends OTA update trigger to device User Web Dashboard (simple HTML — no React needed) Register / login with email and password Enter device code from box → links device to account View device status (online / offline) View monthly earnings Enter PayPal email for monthly payment Admin Panel View all devices and status Trigger OTA updates Process monthly payments via PayPal Payouts API Tech stack: Node.js or Python + PostgreSQL + simple HTML/CSS Hosting: DigitalOcean or something better Budget: Fixed price preferred Please share relevant portfolio and estimated timeline.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 1-3 months
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type

Contract-to-hire opportunity

This lets talent know that this job could become full time.
Learn more
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Python
Node.js
API
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:20 to 50
  • Interviewing:
    7
  • Invites sent:
    8
  • Unanswered invites:
    1
About the client
Member since Dec 18, 2025
  • Oman
    3:33 AM

Explore similar jobs on Upwork

Zero Trust Access Blog Content WritingFixed-price‐ Posted 1 month ago
Java
Golang
Zero Trust Architecture
Content Writing
Article Writing
Git
WordPress
PHP
MySQL
JavaScript

How it works

  • Post a job icon
    Create your free profile
    Highlight your skills and experience, show your portfolio, and set your ideal pay rate.
  • Talent comes to you icon
    Work the way you want
    Apply for jobs, create easy-to-by projects, or access exclusive opportunities that come to you.
  • Payment simplified icon
    Get paid securely
    From contract to payment, we help you work safely and get paid securely.
Want to get started? Create a profile

About Upwork

  • Rating is 4.9 out of 5.
    4.9/5
    (Average rating of clients by professionals)
  • G2 2021
    #1 freelance platform
  • 49,000+
    Signed contract every week
  • $2.3B
    Freelancers earned on Upwork in 2020

Find the best freelance jobs

Growing your career is as easy as creating a free profile and finding work like this that fits your skills.

Trusted by

  • Microsoft Logo
  • Airbnb Logo
  • Bissell Logo
  • GoDaddy Logo