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Senior Python Developer
Fahrudin H.
Bosna
$45/hour
Fahrudin is a senior Python developer with excellent English and communication skills. He was working as a backend and full-stack developer for about 8 years, his hobby is teaching C/C++ development on the University of Sarajevo. Besides Python Show more
Freelance PHP developer
Tomas N.
Remotely (meetings possible)
5 Years
$45/hour
I am an experienced Backend Developer with more than 10 years of experience in international companies, always using the technologies and current trends of the market. I use mainly PHP/Laravel/Vue.js for my development producing fast and reliable Show more
Backend Engineer
Azimjon P.
Poland
3+ years
$48/hour
Experienced backend engineer with 3 years of experience in building scalable and maintainable backend services in Python and Golang. I also write a biweekly blog about non-technical things in the technical world at azimjon.com. Projects: 1. https:// Show more
Senior PHP / Python developer with AWS
Rinat F.
Moscow
8 years
$44/hour
Senior developer with 8+ years of enterprise(CRM/ERP), fintech(blockchain, crypto exchanges and trading)/education systems. I'm optimistic and easy-going person with good problem-solving and communication skills. Stack: .NET/.Core, React/Angular/Vue, PHP(YII1- Show more
Full stack developer with Node.js, MongoDB and Angular
Dmitry I.
Odessa, Ukraine
5 years
$46/hour
I am a full-stack developer who has over 10 years of experience in web, mobile & software development. As a full-stack developer, I specialized in everything from front-end to back-end and have a general knowledge of Show more
Senior Blockchain developer
Ji J.
Hong Kong, SAR
5 years
I have been working as a web developer for 10 years. I am a full-stack web software engineer .I'm a professional who is easy to talk to and easy to work with. Sometimes I make jokes and Show more
Software Engineer and Back-end Developer
Dheeraj B.
Kerela, India
5 years
I am a top-performing Data and Backend Engineer with extensive experience in high level design, RESTful APIs, performance optimization, parallelism, systems engineering. I am highly skilled in communicating with leadership teams to develop various needs and objectives and translate Show more
Backend Engineer
Herant A.
Remotely (meetings possible)
5+ Years
I am a Backend Engineer with 5+ years experience in web development with extensive knowledge of frameworks such as Symfony and Laravel. In addition I am also experienced in DevOps, the coaching of junior/medior developers, lead development and architectures. Show more
Senior PHP & Javascript Developer
Gary L.
Remotely (meetings possible)
9 Years
$45/hour
I am a Senior Web Developer specializing in both back-end and frontend development, experienced with all stages of the development cycle for dynamic web projects such as PHP, MEAN and MERN Stack and well-versed in numerous programming languages Show more
Backend PHP developer
Veronica D.
Remotely (meetings possible)
10+ Years
I am a results-oriented, resourceful and problem-solving software engineer professional specializing in large scale software design and development for a wide variety of companies. I have a high level of involvement in the advancement of the industry and Show more
PHP Full Stack Developer
Jamie G.
Remotely (meetings possible)
8 Years
Experienced PHP Full Stack Developer with demonstrable proficiency in an array of software and programming languages, developed through studies and extensive self-learning. Outcome-focused with a keen eye for detail; seeks to foster greater efficiency and ROI by refining Show more
Senior Web & Mobile Developer
Wang D.
Remotely (meetings possible)
9 Years
Are you looking for a reliable and talented developer? I am ready to start work with you. My name is Wang Dan, a professional Web/Mobile developer with 9 years' experience and good reputations. Here are my skillsets. - Mobile Show more
Software developer
Kevin S.
Ecuador
5 years
Passionate software developer working with a variety of technologies. Show more
Back end developer
Mohamad N.
Iran
5 years
Experienced backend software developer with a passion for developing well-structured and efficient applications considering future maintainability and scalability. Experienced in core banking and web applications. Projects: https://github.com/mononobi Show more
Senior React / PHP developer
Alireza G.
Vilnius, Lithuania
5 years
I have more than 13 years of experience in Software Development, both web and mobile application. From 2018, I enjoy to use ReactJS and React Native in Front End and PHP in the backend. I also have self-studies and Show more
Freelance backend developer with Node.js and MongoDB
Ciprian T.
Iaşi, Romania
5 years
$55/hour
Experienced backend developer with over 5 years of experience. Ciprian doesnt quite enjoy working in corporate, therefore he is open to and excited about joing smaller company/startup and participate in moving the business forward. Show more
Senior Wordpress & PHP developer
Andrey P.
Kharkov, Ukraine
4 years
Andrey is a senior developer with 5 years of software engineering experience. His tech stack includes: Wordpress, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, MySQL, jQuery, Elementor and others. Show more
Software Engineer and Architect
Marcos Alexandre Vidolin d.
São Paulo, Brazil
100
I have a bachelor's degree in computer science and a masters degree in Architecture of Technology Solutions. I have been working in IT as a developer since 2007. I started professionally as an ADVPL programmer (Totvs) and Show more
Senior React developer with blockchain
Chris Y.
Toronto, Canada
4 years
$48/hour
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Senior Java Software Engineer
David B.
Poland
6+ years
David is strongly focused on self-development not only in IT field but also in the soft skills area. He is willingly gaining new skills and knowledge. Technologies: Java 8, Spring, Spring-Boot, Tomcat 8, Jax-rs api/Jersey, Junit/ Show more
Backend Developer
Stevan A.
Serbia
10 years
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Senior Python developer
Guillermo C.
Las Vegas, USA
7 years
As a Full-Stack Developer / Architect, I am responsible for full lifecycle development of next-generation software, from initial requirement gathering to design, coding, testing, documentation and implementation, merging business and user needs into high-quality, cost-effective solutions while Show more
senior django and react native developer
Lucas Y.
Toronto, Canada
5 years
Full stack developer with over 8+ years of professional experience in working both independently and on teams to build, deploy, and maintain complex web & mobile apps. Skill sets: • Front end development using Javascript frameworks - ReactJS, Angular, VueJS, Show more
SSr Backend Software Engineer
Camila S.
Argentina
3 years
Dedicated software developer with experience working with security and e-commerce solutions. Focused on developing microservices, designing - creating - executing QA techniques & putting into practice agile methodology. Seeking to learn about cutting-edge technologies, soft and tech skills. Show more
Golang Back-end Developer
Ahmad T.
Germany
5+ years
Experienced in teamwork with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in GoLang, RESTful API, Web Design, Java, C#, and ASP.NET. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - Ph.D. focused in Computer Software Show more
Web Developer
Máté H.
Hungary
6+ years
Experienced Web Back-end Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Professional skilled in PHP (Drupal), NodeJS, MySQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Git. Interested in Machine Learning and Quantum Computing. Github: https:// Show more
Software Development Engineer
José N.
Germany
5+ years
I am a Software Development Engineer with over 8 years of experience in a range of projects, using agile methodologies, experience working with teams and clients. I adapt quickly to new activities, obligations, and environments. I am always ready Show more
Golang Developer
Raúl G.
Chile
3+ years
I love working with Golang. I use technologies like Kubernetes, gRPC (so also Protocol Buffers), and PostgreSQL. I use Docker, Git, and Linux all the time. I do Continuous Integration with GitHub Actions. I'm also interested in learning Show more
Software engineer & Back end Developer
Ali Heidari
Iran
Innovative backend developer with more than six years of experience in designing, developing, enhancing, and maintaining different systems consisting of mobile and web clients powered by microservices servers with relational and no-SQL databases. Strong knowledge and experience of OOP, Show more
Senior Laravel & PHP Engineer
Rodolfo R.
São Paulo, Brazil
15 years
$40/hour
Experienced Fullstack Developer with more than 15 years of experience working with top notch web technologies. Skilled in Javascript, CSS, SASS, HTML, XHTML, MySQL, PHP, Laravel, and WordPress. My soft skills include: Ability to easily adapt to new technologies and Show more
Laravel Developer with Vue.js
Dmytro T.
Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland
5 years
$50/hour
As an experienced software developer with over 4 years of experience in creating robust and scalable web applications. I possess a high level of proficiency in the Laravel framework, PHP, Vue.js, JavaScript and ReactJs/ReactNative. I have a strong Show more
Senior Laravel Developer with Vue.js
Codrin A.
Romania
6 years
$40/hour
Committed professional offering more than 6 years of industry experience as a full stack developer in the field of web development using tech stack such as Laravel and its ecosystem, React.js VueJs and TailwindCSS. 🕸️ Laravel, Vue/React.js, Livewire 🗄️ Show more
Senior Laravel / PHP Developer Sorin
Sorin M.
Romania
10 years
$55/hour
Hi! My name is Sorin and It’s nice to meet you!. I'm a software developer with 10+ years of experience, working mainly on web development. I graduated Computer Science in Brasov where I discovered my passion Show more
How to hire the best Backend developers?
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Are you looking to hire a backend developer but aren’t sure exactly what to look for? Do you need work done on your applications or website, but aren’t sure whether to hire a frontend developer or a back-end developer? Then this expert advice and knowledge may be perfect for helping to hire the right backend developer talent for your site. Here are some details to help you in your search to hire back end developers.
To start, the back-end essentially refers to the work that happens behind an application or website. While the end-user will not see what happens on the back-end, their work influences what happens in the front-end user interface. Back-end developers are concerned with the app’s architecture, server communication, building APIs, and security. Therefore, back end developers focus on the core components and features of programs, and are the driving force behind the digital experience of the consumer. They play a key role in the performance, speed, and end development of the project. The backend developer ensures that whenever a user requests particular data or information from your database, the data requested will be delivered. Back end developers play an important role in ensuring that the systems that companies and businesses use run more effectively. That’s why we have outlined everything you need to know about hiring the best back end developers.
Skills to look for to Hire a Backend Developer
To be able to hire back end developers, you need a thorough understanding of the skills that a freelance back end developer or backend developer needs to possess. In this resource, we outline some of the skills, coding experience, and web services commonly expected of backend developers. Firstly, here are some quick examples of coding experience that backend developers should be familiar with and will likely advertise when they post their service on job boards.
PHP
PHP is a coding language that many back end developers should know and is widely considered to be an industry standard in web and application development. Because of this, there is a high demand for programmers who use it. It is a unique code, mainly because it is a server side scripting language and is unlike others such as Python and Java. This language interprets scripts to improve app performance and automate processes that are performed as routine. It is easy to learn for backend developers, known for its speed, and is cost-effective as many servers, technologies, and databases already support it and most project managers or freelancers are familiar with it. If you want to hire the best back end developer, this is one of the programming languages that all back end developers need to have mastered.
Git
Git is also another commonly known coding language used by back end developers. Git is a version control system that is open-source that is used by many backend developers. It is one of the technology products of the Linux OS founder. Git allows every developer with the code of a project to author the history of the back ends of the project or application, and access the changes that were made. Therefore, it becomes easy for each back end developer within your network or server to restore or edit code in your databases. Because of this, there are many contractors and experts that like how easy it is to work and edit code with other team members. Git is secure, high-performing, and flexible, which are all things that make it a popular tool for back end developers.
Python and Ruby on Rails
This is one of the main development languages of the world today. If you want to know just how much more Java is prized, you can refer to Stack Overflow’s 2019’s report that places Python in the same league as Git and Rust. The likability and popularity of Python for backend development is attributed to its ability to support many styles while providing good data visualizations. It has expansive data libraries that ease the process of back end development and technologies that are easy to learn. There is another similar web development/programming language to Python known as Ruby on Rails that can be used to build specific web applications, end-technologies and related projects/solutions. It was created to make programming web apps easier, helping to add features and resources that help programmers to make websites with high complexity.
Java
This is a language that can be described as “general purpose” and is majorly used in the back-end for server side software development. As a modern back-end developer, working with Java and having experience with APIs are crucial skills to possess as the language easily runs in a different system or server, and aids object-oriented programming. Especially with an understanding of the Java APIs, knowing this language can be a very useful tool for creating technical solutions for many different types of projects.
HTML, CSS and JavaScript
These three languages are considered the front-end “trifecta,” but they are also useful things for back-end developers to know because they determine what the end-user sees on the user interface. Whether a developer chooses to work on the front or back-end, these languages will intersect each other at one point or another. If you are interested in hiring a multidisciplinary/full stack developer, freelance back end developers, or front end developers, the ability to work with technology stacks is a must-have. This is why it is important to understand which system architecture the developer is experienced in working with. The languages we have discussed above, as well as other languages like Apache and others, encompass most of what your ideal backend developer or web architect may need to know to create a well functioning app, site, or web application. Understanding these coding languages can help you during the vetting process when you are looking to hire back end developers.
Soft Skills of a Backend Developer
Included in their coding abilities, backend developers should have some soft skills that will make them an even stronger expert in your development team. Someone who has exceptional backend developer talent and experience should also have good communication, be skilled in time management, learn your database, have good business logic, and be able to work together with the frontend developers and project managers to create a quality product for your company.
With good business logic, back end developers can also help to work together with the software development team to create a product that satisfies the customer and predicts any business problems or software issues that may come up in future. Many start ups and businesses struggle to find software engineers that can not only find software solutions and know data science, but can also communicate their ideas effectively, work well with project managers, and be a good team member during the development process. With good soft skills, the experience and feel of working with a developer will be more enjoyable and efficient. Below, we discuss more options and considerations when it comes to hiring a back-end developer and more.
Where to Hire a Backend Developer
Next is the question of what type of backend developers you are looking for. Often companies, businesses and startups struggle in their search with knowing if they want to hire freelance back end developers or in-house developers. Finding a freelance backend developer that fits your business needs and is the right person to join your development teams can be difficult. One of the first places to start is to figure out whether you are looking for a senior software engineer, mid-level or a junior developer. Freelance senior developers have the ability to write high quality code, are full stack developers, have good business logic, and have experience being a director or product manager of engineering teams. However, they may not be the best candidate for your project and experts can be more expensive than you are looking for, especially when hiring in countries like the United States. Whereas mid-level or junior freelance engineers may fit your budget, but not have the right skills for the position. Another thing to consider is what type of developer you want to hire and how you want to hire a developer. Hiring backend developers can depend on a few things. For instance, are you interested in hiring an in-house team, freelance backend developer, or outsourcing.
Hiring an in-house team or freelance backend developer
Choosing between an in-house team or a freelance back end developer is an important decision for any company. For instance, an in-house developer may be appropriate for a company that values face to face feedback, prefers developers who understand the company culture, need to develop a complex application or apps, and are able to make changes as soon as possible. This may sound appealing to have a team of in-house developers as the engine behind your business, however there are also downsides. There is a bit more to maintaining an in-house group compared to outside consultants or a freelancer. Unlike freelance talent, you will have to buy and maintain both software and hardware with an in-house developer. Also, because of their talent, in-house developers that are experts of senior developers are in high demand and if you hire a whole team, you may end up with a group of experts to pay.
On the other hand, a freelance backend developer is often good for startups and freelance talent is often in high demand on job boards, but in some cases they also aren’t the best option for long-term projects. Furthermore, freelance developers are often not the kind of employee that will stay with one company or be the driving force behind your business. A freelancer will most likely find another work environment, leading to a high employee turnover in your company.
Outsourcing
For those with good business logic and are keen analysts of the market, outsourcing is often a good option for saving time and money for your company. Outsourcing the hiring process is an alternative that allows you to overcome all the challenges associated with hiring an in-house group or freelance back end developer. You do not have to pay salaries to maintain your group nor pay for software or hardware.
Instead, you have experts in a company who are dedicated to hire the right backend developers for your business needs and can hire freelancers who can work on your site remotely. This is the model that we encourage at EliteBrains. To ensure that you get the best developer talent during the hiring process and hire a developer that works best for you, we ensure our developers have all the necessary technical skills through a rigorous 5-step vetting process. Whether they are a junior freelance back end developer or a full stack senior developer, our database is a place you can find the best, highly recommended developers that will complete your job on time.
Hire a Backend Developer on EliteBrains
When you use EliteBrains, we allow you access to databases of up to 8, 300 developers. If you are looking to hire a development team, freelance back end developer, or hire a developer with the best talent, you can find one from our team in a few simple steps. Whether you are a mobile application consultant for a small startup or the head of a large company, you can find a developer that is suited to fit your needs.
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