Explore the latest remote backend developer jobs from companies hiring globally. This page features curated work-from-anywhere opportunities for server-side developers building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote
Crossing Hurdles
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Remote
contractor•
3w ago
Backend Developer (Remote Worldwide)
careersprint
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Remote
full-time•
1d ago
Software Developer — Backend - US
TextNow
Location not specified
Remote
full-time
Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Python - USA Only (100% Remote)
Position: Backend Engineer
Type: Hourly Contract
Compensation: Up to $65/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 5-20 hours/week
Role Responsibilities
• Evaluate, review, and debug backend code (e.g., APIs, server logic, databases) and technical content generated by advanced AI models.
• Assess the quality of AI outputs for correctness, efficiency, scalability, and adherence to industry best practices.
• Work through backend system design, architecture, and algorithmic problems to push model capabilities forward.
• Provide clear, structured written feedback to improve the model''s logic and engineering judgment.
• Work completely independently and asynchronously, following detailed technical guidelines.
Qualifications
• Experience: Strong professional software engineering experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong hands-on coding experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, Go, or Node.js), with a deep understanding of databases, APIs, data structures, algorithms, and scalable system design.
• Code Quality: Proven experience writing, reviewing, and debugging production-level code.
• Communication: Strong written communication skills and a high attention to detail.
Application Process
• Easy Apply on Dice
• Check email for next steps
• Participate in the self-paced technical assessment and onboarding stage
Remote Backend Developer Jobs: At a Glance
Insights drawn from the latest openings on this page so you can compare employers, locations, and pay before applying.
Top Companies Hiring
careersprint4 roles
Crossing Hurdles2 roles
TextNow1 role
Close1 role
Secture Labs, S.L.1 role
Active Theory1 role
Top Locations
Remote10 roles
100% of these openings can be done remotely.
Salary Range Overview
Across 10 listings, advertised pay ranges from USD 124k to USD 299k.
Typical band: USD 124k – 299k.
Figures reflect employer-disclosed salaries on current openings and may vary by location, experience, and company stage.
Employment Types
Full-Time9 roles
Contractor1 role
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#1Backend Developer | $65/hr Remote
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#4Senior Software Engineer - Backend/Python - USA Only (100% Remote)
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Explore the latest remote backend developer jobs from companies hiring globally. This page features curated work-from-anywhere opportunities for server-side developers building APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
Remote Backend Developers design and implement server-side logic, database architectures, RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and microservices. They work with languages like Python, Node.js, Java, Go, and Ruby, along with frameworks such as Django, Express, Spring Boot, and Gin. Employers seek candidates skilled in database design (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka), and cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
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