Position: Backend Developer Location: Remote Duration: 6 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Remote Pay Rate: 71.00-71.00/Hourly/W2 Job Description: At least 8 years of hands-on experience in backend development.Extensive experience with both Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) platforms.Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems in a multi-cloud environment.Technical Expertise Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or C#.Strong understanding and practical experience with RESTful API design and implementation.Hands-on experience with both relational (SQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases.Demonstrated expertise in containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).In-depth knowledge of serverless computing technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and DevOps practices.Cloud-Specific Knowledge Deep understanding of Azure and AWS cloud services, including computing, storage, networking, and security.Experience with cloud-native development and deployment strategies.Ability to manage and optimize cloud resources for cost-efficiency and performance.Security and ComplianceStrong knowledge of cloud security best practices.Experience with maintaining compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Performance and Optimization Proven track record of monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of backend systems.Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure high availability and reliability.Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory) Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer,Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or similar.Additional Skills (Preferred) Experience with additional cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud Platform).Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.Understanding of networking concepts and best practices for cloud infrastructure.