Backend Software Engineer (Part-Time)

Location: Remote Hours: 20 hours per week, flexible schedule Compensation: **Equity-only**, for now Internet Sciences Inc (https://internetsciences.co/) is a forward-thinking technology startup providing cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses to harness the full potential of the internet. Our mission is to create innovative solutions for our customers and develop our own products that enables seamless data processing and management, delivering value to clients across diverse sectors. We have partnered with cutting edge service providers, and recently launched our newest service, IOTiMax. We need a Back-End Software Engineer to help grow our products and our partners. You’ll see a wide range of domains and stacks, and your code will ship to production across multiple products. That mix means a diverse array of work: some weeks you’ll push features on our products; other weeks you’ll build for partner customers—always shipping to real users, always growing and learning. **Why Join Us?** Join us for ~20 hours/week, remote and with small, dynamic teams. Compensation: Equity-first (no cash to start); potential for cash as milestones/revenue fund it. As we grow, we will transition our successful personnel to full-time roles. Trajectory: Opportunities to lead modules, influence standards, and touch ML/AI/analytics as we scale. Work alongside US & global teams on production features and grow with a company where your code reaches users—not just demos. We have multiple roles with flexibility to help your career. Python/Django. Full-stack is a plus. **Key Responsibilities** Develop and maintain web applications using both frontend and/or backend technologies. Python Django/DRF, SQL, auth, integrations. Pandas/NumPy Collaborate with team members to define, design, and implement features. Build, test, and deploy RESTful APIs for web applications. Adhere to best practices in software development, including version control (Git) and code quality. Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance. **Required Skills & Qualifications** Proficiency in web development and data processing, see options above. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related program. Experience or understanding of REST APIs and their implementation. Strong knowledge of Git for version control. Experience with Visual Studio Code for development. Knowledge of best software development practices and principles. **Highly Recommended Skills** Understand SQL for database development. Experience with AWS services such as S3, CodeCommit, ECR, and RDS. Comfort in both front-end and back-end development. Understanding of Docker, AWS/Azure, Kubernetes and design processes **How to Apply** Please include the below What interests you about Internet Sciences? Two links (repo or PR + something shipped) Time zone and weekly availability *If you are a self-driven developer with a passion for technology and an eagerness to learn and grow, we would love to hear from you! *