Backend Software Engineer

Jobgether; India; Remote; INR 3,921,000 - 10,456,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

10–15 hours per week

AI ecosystem exposure

Hands-on software development

Job summary

Jobgether is listing a Backend Software Engineer role for a partner company, based in India. This part-time, fully remote role offers flexible hours and focuses on maintaining and extending existing codebases, debugging, and delivering practical software solutions across multiple languages.

You will work with Git/GitHub workflows, Jira, and collaborate on open-source projects, gaining exposure to diverse software ecosystems in a growing AI landscape.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with one or more languages: Java, Python, C++, Go, JS or TS.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Explore and understand existing codebases and repositories.
• Analyze, modify, debug, and extend code across languages.
• Collaborate on open-source projects and implement improvements.
• Investigate issues by tracing execution paths and root causes.
• Maintain readable, reliable code following best practices.

Skills

Programming languages

Git/GitHub workflows

Debugging

Jira

Tools

GitHub

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Software Engineer based in India.

We are looking for a motivated Backend Software Engineer to contribute to real-world software engineering projects in a flexible, remote environment. In this role, you will work with existing software repositories and open-source projects, analyzing code, troubleshooting issues, and implementing improvements. You will have the opportunity to explore diverse codebases, understand complex system architectures, and develop practical solutions to technical challenges. The position offers hands‑on exposure to software maintenance, debugging, and development workflows across multiple programming languages. You will collaborate through established tools and processes while maintaining high standards of code quality and reliability. This part‑time opportunity is ideal for engineers looking to strengthen their technical expertise while contributing to projects connected to the broader AI ecosystem.

Accountabilities:

• Explore and understand existing software repositories, including code structures, dependencies, architecture, and implementation logic.
• Analyze, modify, debug, and extend existing codebases across supported programming languages.
• Work with open-source projects to implement improvements, resolve bugs, and enhance existing functionality.
• Investigate technical issues by tracing execution paths, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions.
• Understand interactions between different modules and components within established software systems.
• Implement reliable, readable, and maintainable code while following existing development standards and best practices.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control, including branching, commits, pull requests, and code reviews.
• Incorporate feedback, address review comments, and collaborate effectively within structured development workflows.
• Use Jira or similar project management tools to track tasks, bugs, progress, and issue resolution.
• Communicate technical findings, provide regular updates, and report progress on assigned development tasks.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of professional software engineering experience using one or more programming languages, such as Java, Python, C++, Go, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Hands‑on experience working with existing software codebases and open‑source projects.
• Strong ability to understand, modify, debug, troubleshoot, and extend existing software implementations.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub workflows, including branching, commits, pull requests, code reviews, and incorporating feedback.
• Experience using Jira or similar project management and task-tracking tools.
• Ability to navigate unfamiliar repositories, identify relevant files and dependencies, and understand implementation paths.
• Strong analytical thinking, debugging abilities, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, follow technical instructions, and deliver assigned tasks reliably.
• Good communication skills and the ability to explain technical findings and development progress clearly.

Benefits:

• Hourly Compensation: $30–$80 USD per hour, depending on experience and expertise.
• Time Commitment: Flexible workload of approximately 10–15 hours per week.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote, with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Flexible Schedule: Part‑time opportunity that allows you to balance professional commitments and other activities.
• Technical Development: Gain hands‑on experience with diverse software projects and open‑source codebases.
• Skill Enhancement: Strengthen your expertise in debugging, code analysis, software maintenance, and development practices.
• AI Ecosystem Exposure: Contribute to engineering initiatives connected to the broader AI technology landscape.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role’s core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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