[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer, Contract (c.20hrs p/wk), Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. reputed company is partnering with an innovative healthcare technology company that is solving complex real-world challenges through modern software engineering and data-driven products. They are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join on an initial contract engagement, focusing on building reliable systems and contributing to a fast-moving product environment. Responsibilities • Designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services • Developing and debugging large-scale TypeScript applications • Working with cloud-native infrastructure and deployment workflows • Designing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases and data models • Collaborating closely with engineering leadership and senior technical stakeholders • Improving reliability, observability, and deployment processes • Contributing to infrastructure-as-code and automation initiatives • Helping shape technical decisions in a growing engineering organization Skills • 8+ years of professional software engineering experience • Strong experience building backend systems with TypeScript and/or JavaScript • Deep understanding of web server architecture and distributed systems • Strong PostgreSQL and SQL skills, including database design • Experience working with Kubernetes in production environments • Background with Terraform or similar infrastructure-as-code tools • Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical deliverables • Excellent communication skills in a remote-first environment • Experience building software within regulated industries • Familiarity with healthcare data (HIPAA), security, privacy, or compliance requirements • Experience working in small, product-focused engineering teams Benefits • Fully remote • Approximately 20 hours per week initially • 3-month contract engagement • Opportunity to extend or potentially convert into a full-time role • Flexible location, including international candidates Company Overview • Evolution is an award-winning specialist tech recruitment consultancy with offices in USA, Singapore, Sydney, Germany and UK. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://evolutionjobs.us/. Company H1B Sponsorship • reputed company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply To This Job