Engineering · Staff augmentation
Hire Backend Developers
Engineers for the systems behind the screens — APIs, data, and scale.
Hire backend developers for the unglamorous work that decides whether your product survives success: API design, data modeling, queues, caching, and the operational discipline of systems that stay up.
Language-flexible across Node.js, Python, and PHP — matched to your existing stack.
Skills matrix
What our backend developers bring
Core skills
- API design
- Data modeling
- Node.js / Python / PHP
- Caching & queues
- Security
Tools & platforms
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Docker
- AWS
- Terraform
Adjacent strengths
- DevOps
- Observability
- Load testing
- Compliance
Sample profiles
Currently available
Representative anonymized profiles from the current bench — ask for the full, named versions.
Senior Backend Developer
8 yrs experience
Node · Postgres · Terraform
Available: 2 weeks
Mid-level Backend Developer
5 yrs experience
Python · FastAPI · Redis
Available: Immediate
Rates
Transparent, indicative pricing
Final rates depend on seniority and engagement length — these bands hold for most placements.
| Engagement | Indicative rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time dedicated | $5100–$7100/mo | 160 hrs/mo, your processes, our payroll |
| Part-time | $2805–$3905/mo | 80 hrs/mo, fixed weekly cadence |
| Hourly | $41–$51/hr | Flexible blocks, 40-hr minimum |
1-week risk-free trial
Not a fit? Free replacement or walk away owing nothing.
≥ 4h time-zone overlap
Written communication cadence agreed before day one.
Your IP, your repos
NDAs and IP assignment by default; your access controls throughout.
FAQ
Hiring backend developers — common questions
How fast can we get profiles?
You'll have 3–5 vetted, role-matched profiles within 48 hours of sharing your requirements, and most clients complete interviews within a week.
What if the developer isn't a fit?
Every engagement starts with a 1-week risk-free trial. If it's not working, we replace the developer at no cost or you walk away owing nothing for that week.
How do time zones work?
We guarantee a minimum 4-hour overlap with your core hours and set a written communication cadence — daily standups, weekly demos, and a shared tracker — before day one.
Who owns the code and IP?
You do, fully. Contracts include IP assignment and NDAs; developers work in your repos under your access controls.
How are your developers vetted?
Under 4% of applicants pass our pipeline: structured technical interviews, a practical build exercise reviewed by senior engineers, communication screening, and reference checks.
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Related services
Node.js Development
APIs, real-time systems, and backend services built for throughput and observability.
API Development & Integration
APIs designed as products — documented, versioned, secured, and integration-ready.
Python Development
Django/FastAPI applications, data pipelines, and the language of your AI stack.
Ready to add backend developers to your team?
Share your requirements and get 3 vetted, available profiles within 48 hours.