Software Developer – Backend / API Focus (Freelance)

2 hours, 11 minutes ago
Part-time
Senior
Software Development
Zuri Group

Zuri Group

Zuri Group is a full-service consulting firm that assists renowned nonprofit organizations in enhancing their fundraising strategies and leveraging technology to maximize their impact.

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2007

Description

  • Design and implement enhancements and updates to an existing software platform.
  • Develop and maintain robust, well-documented APIs.
  • Collaborate on database schema design and performance optimization.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code using modern backend frameworks.
  • Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system reliability and performance.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services and APIs.
  • Experience building applications with NestJS or a comparable Node.js framework.
  • Understanding of API architecture and development, including RESTful services, versioning, and authentication.
  • Experience working with PostgreSQL or another relational database.
  • Experience with Azure or another major cloud platform.
  • Experience improving existing systems, not just greenfield development.
  • Strong analytical ability and the capacity to learn new tools and software quickly.
  • Ability to solve problems efficiently and independently within delivery timelines.
  • Experience prioritizing clean architecture, documentation, and long-term maintainability.
  • Nice-to-have: familiarity with TypeScript, direct experience with NestJS, strong database design skills, cloud-native or containerized deployments, and CI/CD or DevOps best practices, preferably in Azure.

Benefits

  • Pay rate of $60 to $72 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with some plans covered 100% by Zuri Group.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution on eligible plans.
  • 401(k) plan with a 3% employer contribution.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
  • Company cell-phone plans and work-from-home equipment.
  • Wellness program with an emphasis on work-life balance.
  • Continuing education time and reimbursement.

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