Senior Backend and DevOps Developer

Contractual opportunity with a fast-moving, technology-focused US company

Opportunity Description:

We're seeking a Senior Backend & DevOps Developer to join our remote-first team as an independent contractor. Buink is a cutting-edge dev shop that thrives on clean, scalable code and modern infrastructure. In this role, you'll architect and implement robust backend systems and DevOps pipelines for a variety of clients across industries. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our applications are secure and deployable with confidence.

You'll collaborate closely with frontend developers, designers, and other engineers to build seamless, scalable systems. The work is dynamic, and you'll tackle complex challenges using modern backend frameworks and cloud-native tooling.

Desired Skills:

• , PHP, Python
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB)
• RESTful APIs, GraphQL
• Docker, Kubernetes
• CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• AWS, GCP, or Azure

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with serverless architecture

• Exposure to cloud platforms like:

• AWS

• Azure
• Google Cloud

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable backend services and APIs that power web and mobile applications.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration and data flow.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to other developers.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and rapid incident response.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy across projects.
• Document systems and processes to support maintainability and team knowledge sharing.

Developer requirements and qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Back-end Developer or similar role
• Expert-level experience with backend development in , PHP, or Python.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Proven experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Deep familiarity with cloud platforms and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Solid grasp of software engineering principles, including OOP and design patterns.
• Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.
• Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced remote environment.

About Buink:

We are a development shop focusing on technology that supports business strategy.

Our "Core Values" include:

• Code for good: improve the human race through code.
• Values: Quality, Clarity, Value, and Respect.
• Be inspired and inspiring.
• Eloquent, maintainable, intelligent code.
• Responsive and transparent communication.
• Efficient projects and operations that increase productivity.
• Business eyes: goal-driven development.
• Excellence in our field, industry, market, and skills.
• Enjoy life through work: remote, autonomy, family, health.

Why Join Our Team:

• Empowered Collaboration: Our team is built on collaboration and shared success, where your unique contributions and growth are celebrated.
• Innovation and Excellence: We prioritize quality, value, and clear communication to create an environment where innovation and excellence thrive.
• Leadership Cultivation: Beyond technical skills, we invest in cultivating your leadership abilities to impact projects and team members positively.
• Culturally Diverse Dynamics: Join us in building an inclusive team culture that respects and leverages diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Mentorship and Growth: Help new team members launch their careers by providing guidance and mentorship, fostering an atmosphere of continuous learning.
• Transparent Success: Expect transparent communication and a shared commitment to your success, where your accomplishments are our collective achievements.

If you're seeking a team-centric environment that aligns with your values and goals while contributing to a thriving team culture, we invite you to apply. Together, we'll embark on a journey of shared success.

Location:

Remote work. Your work hours should predominantly overlap with the hours of 9AM until 6PM US Mountain Time (11:00PM to 8:00AM Philippine time).

Compensation:

Depends on Experience