Senior / Staff Backend Software Engineer

Posted 3 hours ago

Worldwide

Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior or Staff-level Backend Software Engineer with 10+ years of professional backend development experience and strong English communication skills. This role is intended for someone who can clearly articulate technical ideas, collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and contribute beyond individual coding tasks. The ideal candidate should have proven experience as a Team Lead, Technical Lead, or Project Manager, with the ability to take ownership of complex projects, guide engineering teams, make architectural decisions, and drive delivery from planning through production. We are particularly interested in engineers who combine strong hands-on backend expertise with leadership, system-level thinking, and the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly in English. If this matches your background, we would be glad to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

  • More than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • 6+ months
    Duration
  • Expert
    Experience Level
  • $40.00

    -

    $80.00

    Hourly
  • Remote Job
  • Ongoing project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Python
C#
Golang
Kubernetes
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About the client
Member since Aug 8, 2026
  • Nigeria
    Ikirun3:05 PM

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