Job Title: Backend Engineer

 

About the Company:

Our Client is a fast-growing technology startup operating in the music-tech industry. Their platform empowers rights-holders and music creators with streamlined solutions for music file storage, metadata management, and multi-user collaboration.

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to support the architecture and scaling of a multi-account music technology platform. This part-time contract role is estimated to last 6 months. The ideal candidate is self-driven, execution-oriented, and passionate about clean backend architecture.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable backend systems for a multi-account user environment.

• Implement secure, efficient API layers for an intuitive user experience.

• Manage and optimize metadata handling and large media file storage.

• Collaborate with the CTO and product team to quickly iterate on new features.

• Contribute to platform architecture decisions regarding scalability, performance, and maintainability.

• Ensure clean and modular code, adhering to backend development best practices.

 

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer in production environments.

• Strong proficiency with Next.js and backend development best practices.

• Experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• Proficiency in MongoDB or other modern NoSQL databases.

• Experience architecting backend systems for multi-user or multi-tenant platforms.

• Comfortable in a lean, fast-moving environment with a high degree of ownership.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Experience deploying applications via Vercel or similar platforms.

• Familiarity with music metadata, storage systems, or digital media workflows.

• Understanding of secure and scalable API design.

• Background or interest in music production, engineering, or distribution is a strong plus.

 

Personality:

• Execution-driven with the ability to take initiative.

• Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration.

• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.

• Collaborative, curious, and eager to contribute ideas.

 

Software & Tools:

• Next.js

• MongoDB

• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• Vercel

• RESTful APIs

 

English Level:

C1, C2, Native

 

Schedule:

9 - 1 EST

 

Salary and Benefits:

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.

• Opportunity to work closely with a startup founder and shape the product from the ground up.

• Fully remote role with flexible working hours.

• Part-time, contractor position (approx. 6 months).