Backend Software Engineer

Accountabilities:: Explore and understand existing software repositories, including code structures, dependencies, architecture, and implementation logic. Analyze, modify, debug, and extend existing codebases across supported programming languages. Work with open-source projects to implement improvements, resolve bugs, and enhance existing functionality. Investigate technical issues by tracing execution paths, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions. Understand interactions between different modules and components within established software systems. Implement reliable, readable, and maintainable code while following existing development standards and best practices. Use Git and GitHub for version control, including branching, commits, pull requests, and code reviews. Incorporate feedback, address review comments, and collaborate effectively within structured development workflows. Use Jira or similar project management tools to track tasks, bugs, progress, and issue resolution. Communicate technical findings, provide regular updates, and report progress on assigned development tasks. Requirements: At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience using one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, C++, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript. Hands-on experience working with existing software codebases and open-source projects. Strong ability to understand, modify, debug, troubleshoot, and extend existing software implementations. Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows, including branching, commits, pull requests, code reviews, and incorporating feedback. Experience using Jira or similar project management and task-tracking tools. Ability to navigate unfamiliar repositories, identify relevant files and dependencies, and understand implementation paths. Strong analytical thinking, debugging abilities, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently, manage priorities, follow technical instructions, and deliver assigned tasks reliably. Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings and development progress clearly. Benefits: Hourly Compensation: $30–$80 USD per hour, depending on experience and expertise. Time Commitment: Flexible workload of approximately 10–15 hours per week. Work Arrangement: Fully remote, with the flexibility to work from anywhere. Flexible Schedule: Part-time opportunity that allows you to balance professional commitments and other activities. Technical Development: Gain hands-on experience with diverse software projects and open-source codebases. Skill Enhancement: Strengthen your expertise in debugging, code analysis, software maintenance, and development practices. AI Ecosystem Exposure: Contribute to engineering initiatives connected to the broader AI technology landscape.