Backend Developer - Marco remote hiring
Technology

Hire a Backend Developer

The infrastructure that powers your product. APIs, databases, and server-side systems architected to scale reliably and perform under pressure.

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Up to 81% savings
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Remote
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Full-time
Salary Intelligence
Monthly rates · USD · Based on market data
Junior
1–2 years experience
🌎 LatAm Save 72%
$1,600/mo
🇵🇭 Philippines Save 81%
$1,000/mo
🇿🇦 South Africa Save 75%
$1,350/mo
versus
🇺🇸 U.S. Average
$6,000/mo
Most Hired
Mid-Level
3–4 years experience
🌎 LatAm Save 72%
$2,400/mo
🇵🇭 Philippines Save 81%
$1,600/mo
🇿🇦 South Africa Save 75%
$2,100/mo
versus
🇺🇸 U.S. Average
$8,500/mo
Senior
5+ years experience
🌎 LatAm Save 72%
$3,600/mo
🇵🇭 Philippines Save 81%
$2,600/mo
🇿🇦 South Africa Save 75%
$3,200/mo
versus
🇺🇸 U.S. Average
$12,000/mo
Full-time · Remote
Role overview

What does a Backend Developer do?

Every great product runs on a great backend. Marco's Backend Developers design and build the server-side architecture, APIs, and data layers that power your application. Whether you're building a SaaS platform, marketplace, or internal tool, they ensure your systems are scalable, secure, and built for performance.

What does a remote backend developer do? They design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs, build and optimize database schemas (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis), develop microservices architecture, implement authentication and security best practices, deploy to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), write automated tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and monitor production performance. They work with Node.js, Python (Django, FastAPI), Go, and Java. A remote backend developer costs $1,600–$2,400/month through Marco versus $8,500+/month for a U.S.-based backend engineer.

What They'll Do

Key Responsibilities

The day-to-day work your Backend Developer will own.
What They'll Bring

Skills & Qualifications

Core Tools & Technologies
Skills
Qualifications
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A Backend Developer builds and maintains server-side applications, APIs, and databases — writing clean, scalable code that powers your product's core functionality and integrations. They typically work with Git, VS Code, AWS/GCP, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and modern frameworks like React, Node.js, or Django, and are responsible for delivering measurable results that directly impact your business goals.
In the U.S., a Backend Developer typically costs $8,500/month. Through Marco, you can hire a Backend Developer from Latin America for $2,400/month, the Philippines for $1,600/month, or South Africa for $2,100/month — saving up to 81% while getting the same quality of work.
A Backend Developer should have strong proficiency in server-side languages (Python, Node.js, Java, Go), REST/GraphQL APIs, databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). Strong understanding of architecture patterns, security, and performance optimization is critical. Marco's vetting process tests for these skills plus English fluency, communication ability, and remote work readiness before matching candidates to your team.
Hiring a remote Backend Developer through Marco lets you hire rigorously vetted developers and engineers with computer science degrees and production experience, saving 70-80% compared to US-based engineering talent. Remote Backend Developers also offer scheduling flexibility — many work US hours — and Marco handles vetting, onboarding, and ongoing support so you can focus on results, not recruitment.
Marco matches you with a pre-vetted Backend Developer in as little as one week. Share your role requirements, review curated candidate profiles, conduct interviews with your top picks, and onboard your new hire — all with Marco's support. Every candidate is screened for technical skills, English proficiency, and cultural fit before you ever see their profile.

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Backend Developer

Starting from
$1,600
/mo
vs. 
$8,500
/mo in the U.S.
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Up to 81% savings
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Full-time
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Remote
How It Works
Hire in 4 Simple Steps
From discovery call to hire in as little as three weeks.
Discovery Call
Marco's recruiters learn your company culture, role needs, and goals.
Recruit & Match
We send 2–3 pre-vetted candidates from our rigorously screened talent pool.
Meet Your Hire
Conduct video interviews. We handle scheduling, prep, and coordination.
Onboard & Scale
Your hire starts with Marco's elite training. Add more team members anytime.

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Get matched with pre-vetted candidates in as little as one week. Save up to 70% compared to U.S. hiring.

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