Project-Based Backend Engineer

2 weeks ago

Work from Home, Philippines Flexscale Full time ₱90,000 - ₱120,000 per year

We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to provide on-call production support and rapid response coverage for a critical system window. This is a short-term contract (2–4 weeks to start) with a strong chance of extension.

Schedule: 3:00 PM–11:00 AM AEDT (Melbourne)/ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific (Los Angeles)

Engagement Details:

  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: 2–4 weeks to start (likely to extend)
  • Coverage: On-call during the window above, with rapid response to production issues, small fixes, and safe hot patches as needed

What You'll Do

  • Monitor and troubleshoot live backend systems during coverage hours
  • Diagnose issues quickly by reviewing logs, alerts, and metrics
  • Deploy minimal-risk fixes and patches to maintain uptime
  • Communicate incident context and resolutions clearly to the core engineering team
  • Maintain strong incident-management practices and proper CI/CD discipline

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience troubleshooting backend systems in production
  • Strong debugging and log-analysis skills
  • Familiarity with cloud-native stacks (AWS or GCP), PostgreSQL, Redis, and message queues
  • Hands-on experience with and/or Python
  • Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or similar)
  • Excellent written communication (clear Slack handoffs, short Loom updates, crisp ticket notes)

Nice to Have

  • Experience in e-commerce or Shopify ecosystems
  • Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, Sentry, OpenTelemetry)
  • Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker

What We Offer:

  • Work From Home: Fully remote setup with local support
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Start with 18 paid leaves annually
  • U.S. Holiday Observance: Enjoy U.S. holidays off
  • Free HMO Coverage: Premium healthcare access at no cost
  • Professional Environment: Join a supportive, growth-oriented global team

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: Php90, Php120,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Health insurance
  • Work from home

Application Question(s):

  • Have you previously handled live production support or troubleshooting for backend systems? (If yes, please briefly describe the types of incidents or systems you supported.)
  • Do you have experience deploying hotfixes or patches using CI/CD tools? (If yes, specify the tools you've used.)
  • Which technologies have you worked with directly? (Please list your relevant tech stack — e.g., AWS, GCP, PostgreSQL, Redis, message queues, , Python, etc.)

Work Location: Remote

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