Senior Full-Stack / Backend Engineer (Contract, Remote)

OUR HIRING PROCESS: • We will review your application against our job requirements. We do not employ machine learning technologies during this phase as we believe every human deserves attention from another human. We do not think machines can evaluate your application quite like our seasoned recruiting professionals—every person is unique. We promise to give your candidacy a fair and detailed assessment. • We may then invite you to submit a video interview for the review of the hiring manager. This video interview is often followed by a test or short project that allows us to determine whether you will be a good fit for the team. • At this point, we will invite you to interview with our hiring manager and/or the interview team. Please note: We do not conduct interviews via text message, Telegram, etc. and we never hire anyone into our organization without having met you face-to-face (or via Zoom). You will be invited to come to a live meeting or Zoom, where you will meet our INFUSE team. • From there on, it’s decision time! If you are still excited to join INFUSE and we like you as much, we will have a conversation about your offer. We do not make offers without giving you the opportunity to speak with us live. INFUSE is committed to complying with applicable data privacy and security laws and regulations. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy At INFUSE, innovation drives us. We unite forward-thinkers who anticipate how technology shapes business and deliver high-impact projects with real potential. We are looking for a startup-savvy Senior Full-Stack / Backend Engineer with a strong MVP mindset and proven experience building scalable, maintainable systems with extensive integration work. This is a project-based contract focused on delivering an internal product primarily backend-driven (80%) with some frontend responsibilities (20%). Our internal product will feature well-designed, robust APIs enabling seamless integration with other systems, built for scalability and ease of maintenance by future teams. Key responsibilities: • Develop backend APIs and databases that are scalable and maintainable. • Integrate and manage third-party APIs for seamless data flow. • Build frontend components delivering responsive UIs with modern frameworks. • Analyze data and build efficient data pipelines (preferred but not mandatory). • Drive the full product lifecycle from MVP through scalable production release. • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions. Qualifications: • Proven expertise in backend development, API design, and database management. • Solid knowledge and hands-on experience with frontend technologies and frameworks (mid-level or higher). • Experience with data analysis and pipeline construction is a plus. • Skilled in modern development tools and AI-assisted coding (e.g., Cursor, Copilot). • Prior experience in data/web scraping, MarTech, or SalesTech is highly desirable. • Strong architectural mindset focused on scalability, maintainability, and clean integration points. • Tech stack is flexible; current systems include Python, PHP (Laravel, Symfony), React, or Vue, hosted primarily on AWS. • Language: fluent English (upper-intermediate or higher). Personal Attributes: • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills • Problem-solver who thrives on complex challenges We offer: • Opportunity to work on great innovative and transforming projects; • Professional development; • Competitive compensation in USD; • Professional, friendly, fast-growing team; • Reduced Fridays during summer. Work schedule - Monday to Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM/10:00 PM EEST (Kyiv Time), including a 30-minute/1-hour break Apply tot his job

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