[Remote] Remote | Backend Engineering Consultant — $60–$120/hour

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 24-MAG is offering a specialized part-time consulting opportunity for experienced backend engineering professionals. The role focuses on backend engineering evaluation, technical scenario review, systems design, and API architecture, requiring strong expertise in various backend technologies and practices.ResponsibilitiesReview backend engineering tasks involving API design, service architecture, authentication flows, request handling, and integration patternsAssess REST, GraphQL, RPC, or comparable API scenarios for clarity, correctness, maintainability, and practical relevanceEvaluate backend logic, service boundaries, data flow, error handling, and production-readinessProvide structured feedback on technical accuracy, implementation quality, and engineering judgmentReview scenarios involving microservices architecture, distributed services, event-driven systems, queues, messaging patterns, and service communicationEvaluate system design choices related to scalability, latency, consistency, reliability, fault tolerance, and observabilityIdentify architectural gaps, unclear assumptions, or weak technical reasoning in backend system scenariosContribute practical expertise on designing and maintaining scalable backend platformsAssess database schema design, indexing strategies, query performance, data modelling, and transactional behaviourReview tasks involving SQL, NoSQL, caching layers, replication, sharding, and backend data access patternsEvaluate trade-offs related to performance, consistency, storage design, and long-term maintainabilityProvide feedback on database architecture and optimisation decisions based on real-world backend experienceSupport the development, review, or refinement of backend engineering tasks and technical deliverablesProvide clear explanations and feedback based on hands-on engineering experienceReview technical materials for accuracy, completeness, and practical usabilityHelp ensure outputs reflect real-world backend engineering standards and production system expectationsSkillsProfessional experience in Backend Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related technical rolesHands-on experience building APIs, backend services, microservices, databases, and distributed systemsStrong familiarity with server-side languages such as Python, Java, Go, JavaScript/TypeScript, C#, Ruby, PHP, or comparable technologiesExperience with relational and non-relational databases, query optimisation, caching, message queues, and service integration patternsAbility to evaluate technical workflows, identify practical issues, and explain backend engineering reasoning clearlyStrong written communication skills and comfort working independently in a remote, project-based environmentA degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field is helpfulEquivalent professional experience in backend engineering, software architecture, distributed systems, or production software development is also highly relevantExperience with AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud-native backend systemsBackground in systems design, high-scale applications, distributed databases, event-driven architecture, or backend reliabilityExperience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch, DynamoDB, or similar technologiesExperience creating technical documentation, evaluating engineering tasks, mentoring developers, or reviewing software architectureBenefitsFlexible, remote consulting work aligned with your backend engineering expertiseOpportunity to contribute to technical projects involving real-world software architecture, APIs, databases, and distributed systemsSuitable for experienced professionals who enjoy technical evaluation, structured feedback, and practical engineering problem-solvingProject-based work that can align with part-time availability and remote schedulesIndependent contractor engagementFully remote and flexible schedulingPart-time, project-based availabilityExpected commitment may vary by project, with many opportunities ranging from approximately 15–30 hours per weekPayments are made weekly via Stripe or Wise based on services renderedCompany OverviewAt 24-MAG, we support emerging AI and consulting platforms by sourcing and connecting qualified professionals with remote, contract-based opportunities. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in Sheridan, Wyoming, US, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://24-mag.com/.