Engineering

Software Engineer (Backend)

Reliable backend systems that power your applications.

Overview

What this role looks like

A Backend Software Engineer designs and builds the server-side logic, APIs, and database architecture behind your products. They handle everything from authentication and data processing to third-party integrations and system performance. Your application runs on the foundation they build.

Common tools
Node.jsPythonPostgreSQLDockerAWS

Some of What They Do Day to Day

  • Design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs
  • Architect database schemas and manage data migrations
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and security layers
  • Integrate third-party services, payment gateways, and external APIs
  • Write automated tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues
  • Document API endpoints and system architecture for team reference
Pricing

Software Engineer (Backend) rates

Full-time weekly rates. All rates benchmarked against Australian market salaries.

Junior

AU Market Rate

$1,732/wk

NVT Rate

$700/wk

You save

$1,032(60%)

Mid-Level

AU Market Rate

$2,598/wk

NVT Rate

$900/wk

You save

$1,698(65%)

Senior

AU Market Rate

$3,464/wk

NVT Rate

$1,200/wk

You save

$2,264(65%)

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