At Gighees, as a freelance back end developer, you will work on challenging and truly rewarding assignments from across the world. Believe us, work was never this rewarding!   

We will match you to the opportunities that will be the best use of your time and as we promise satisfaction to our clients, we promise you, our partners, continued support and trust.    

All the Python developers working on Backend jobs at Gighees are fully remote and you can work from any location of your choice, provided you have the right infrastructure for work and the dedication to get the work done on time.  

We also assure you of on-time payments in the payment method of your preference for all the jobs that you complete with our clients. A relationship manager will be assigned to every developer working with us.  

Overview of the Job 

Favorable Outcomes 

  • Create application architecture and document it clearly
  • Write code that is reusable and supports testing
  • Create applications that are high-availability and less resource dependent
  • Check the back-end server-side logic to ensure that everything is okay
  • Implement security and ensure data privacy
  • Implement and maintain a data storage solution

Specific Responsibilities

  • Expertise in Python with knowledge of at least one framework such as Backend, Flask etc.
  • Knowledge of Object Relational Mapping (ORM) libraries
  • Capable of designing ways to pull data from different data sources
  • Expertise in understanding and using server-side scripting languages like Jinja, Java, PHP and Ruby and Python
  • Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML and CSS to enable template-based coding
  • Ability to do unit testing and debugging effectively for every project

How to become a Back End Developer at Gighees?

Gighees can help you get the best remote back end developer jobs. Our onboarding process is simple and designed to work for anyone no matter whether they are a beginner or an expert at what they know.

Once onboarded, you will be matched to jobs that match your aptitude levels, the minimum remuneration you are expecting, and the skill demands for the role. Apply to Gighees today to join our community of several freelance IT developers across the world.   

Gighees follows a simple 5-step onboarding process. The steps are as follows: 

1Fill out the onboarding form
Onboarding at Gighees begins with filling out a form that will need you to enter details like Name, Date of birth, Gender, your banking details etc.  
2Complete our screening assignments 
Our screening assignments vary from role to role depending on experience required and responsibilities. Please complete the screening assignments in the stipulated time. 
3Attend a 15-minute onboarding call 
This is a routine call where we learn more about you, your attitude, your ambitions and just get to know what kind of geek you are and the level of geekiness. 
4Attend a 30-45-minute technical call 

This is the last step in the onboarding process, where an interviewer will assess your knowledge and how well you apply it in practice to achieve the desired results.  

Don’t worry. The main reason we have a process like this is to judge your capabilities and be confident that we are making the right choice by hiring you and you making the right choice to work with us! 

5Get your profile created and add your interests 
Based on the inputs you have provided, we will then create a profile for you which the clients would be able to access when they get in touch with us. Do not worry, your data is safe with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

1Are back end technologies good for freelancing?
Back end developers are in high demand, and they may earn on an average around $115,437 in the US a year. What you must remember is that freelancing is a business and therefore, it rests upon you to don several hats, if you need to, to understand your client’s business needs and suggest ways of API integration and what database to use. As a back end developer, you would need to handle the entire server-side logic by yourself, especially if you are the only person on the team.
2How to get a back end developer job?
To get a back end developer job, you must first decide which back end tools you want to pick up and learn. Examples of back end tools are ExpressJS and NodeJs, a framework and runtime respectively, both written in JavaScript. Since many frameworks are written either in Java or JavaScript, it is good to be proficient in both. Then you must apply to companies through freelance websites, and display your expertise, helping customers by developing apps or websites.
3How to become a freelance back end developer?
To become a freelance back end developer, you must pick a back end and put an effort to learn and master it over time. You must not only master each technology but also understand how to make them work well in the back end together. The next step would be to put your expertise out there. You must develop a few projects of your own, to pitch them to prospects and then get hired by them.
4How freelance back end developers make money?
Freelance back end developers make money by handling the back end of an application. They are well-versed in advanced concepts and can handle anything from API design to database integration for specific technologies. Freelance back end developers can make on an average $60 per hour. Want to get a good pay on a trustworthy freelancing platform? Choose Gighees.
5How can Gighees help me?
Gighees can help connect freelance back end developers with clients. We will make sure that we connect you with clients who will guide and provide you regular feedback, appreciate your work and most importantly, pay you on time. And back end development is one of the several technologies we support. If you have other strengths and are particularly focused as an ExpressJS or a NodeJS developer, for instance, then you can create a profile in this way too.