Node.js · Python · Java · Go
Hire backend developers
Vetted backend engineers who build reliable APIs, databases and integrations, matched to your stack and budget. On your team in 2–3 weeks.
Rated 5.0 on Clutch · CVs in 3–5 days · No long-term lock-in
- Node.js
- Python
- Java
- Go
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
What does a backend developer do?
A backend developer builds the server-side part of a software product: the APIs, business logic, databases and integrations that the web and mobile apps rely on. Good backend engineering keeps data correct, systems fast and costs under control as usage grows.
DevKit backend developers work in Node.js, Python, Java and Go, with relational and NoSQL databases and the major cloud platforms. Every one of them passes a technical interview with our senior engineers before you see their CV.
When to hire one
- Building or extending APIs for web and mobile apps
- Integrating payment, CRM, ERP or third-party services
- Improving performance and scalability under growing load
- Breaking up a monolith or modernising a legacy system
What our backend developers do
Typical work our backend engineers take on for clients.
API design and development
REST and GraphQL APIs that are well documented, versioned and secure.
Databases and data modelling
Schema design, query optimisation and migrations in PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis.
Integrations
Payments, CRMs, ERPs, messaging and other third-party services connected reliably.
Microservices and event-driven systems
Services, queues and event streams that scale independently and fail gracefully.
Performance and scalability
Profiling, caching and architecture changes that keep response times low as load grows.
Security and reliability
Authentication, authorisation, monitoring and testing that keep production stable.
Backend technologies we cover
Languages and frameworks
- Node.js
- NestJS
- Express
- Python
- Django
- FastAPI
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Go
- TypeScript
Databases
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Elasticsearch
Cloud and infrastructure
- AWS
- Google Cloud
- Azure
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Messaging and APIs
- REST
- GraphQL
- gRPC
- Kafka
- RabbitMQ
Matched to your budget: which level do you need?
We match the level to the work, so you don't pay senior rates for tasks a mid-level engineer handles well, or put critical work on the wrong hire.
Junior
Well-defined tasks with guidance
Bug fixes, tests and smaller features in an established codebase, with a senior on your team to review their work. The most budget-friendly option.
Mid-level
Independent feature work
Builds features end to end in an existing architecture with little supervision. The best value for most product teams.
Senior
Complex features and ownership
Owns complex parts of the system, makes sound technical decisions and mentors others. Worth it where mistakes are expensive.
Tech lead / Architect
Architecture and team leadership
Designs the system, sets standards and leads other engineers. Ideal for new products, rewrites or a team without technical leadership.
Not sure? Tell us the work and your budget on a free call, and we'll recommend the right level for each role.
What's in every profile we send
Within 3–5 business days of our call, you get a shortlist of vetted candidates. Every profile gives you what you need to decide quickly.
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Skills verified by engineers
Each candidate passes a technical interview with our senior engineers. You see what they can actually do, not just what their CV says.
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Interviewer's notes
Strengths, gaps and how the candidate approached the interview tasks, written by the engineer who interviewed them.
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Why this match
How the person fits your role, your team and your budget, and which level we recommend for the work.
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Level and relevant experience
From junior to tech lead, with the projects and domains that matter for your role.
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English, time zone and availability
Communication level, working-hours overlap with your team and the earliest start date.
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A clear monthly rate
One price per engineer per month, so you can compare candidates against your budget straight away.
Client reviews: rated 5.0 on Clutch
Verified Clutch reviews from engineering leaders and founders who scaled their teams with DevKit.
Head of Engineering, IT Company
“Their flexibility and ability to provide access to talented specialists.”
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“We were particularly impressed by their management approach.”
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“Their management side always cared about the engineers provided.”
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“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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“They were always ahead of schedule and suggested a lot of modern solutions.”
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“They combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of business objectives.”
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“DevKit has found an approach that works well with startups.”
Read on ClutchThree ways to hire
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Hiring backend developers: FAQ
How quickly can I hire a backend developer through DevKit?
You usually receive vetted backend CVs within 3–5 business days, and the developer typically starts within 2–3 weeks of the first call.
Which backend languages do your developers use?
Mainly Node.js (with NestJS or Express), Python (Django, FastAPI), Java (Spring Boot) and Go, together with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis on AWS, Google Cloud or Azure.
Do I need a senior backend developer?
Not always. If your architecture is set and someone senior reviews the code, a mid-level developer often delivers the same results for less. For new architectures, scaling problems or critical systems, a senior engineer or tech lead is usually worth it. We'll recommend the right level on a free call.
How much does it cost to hire a backend developer?
Staff augmentation is billed as a monthly rate per engineer, depending on the level and stack. Tell us your budget and we'll match backend developers to it; exact rates come with the first CVs.
Need engineers next month? Let's talk this week.
Send us the role. Get CVs in 3–5 days.
Tell us what you need. We reply within one business day.
What happens next
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We reply within one business day
A real person reads every request, not a bot.
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A free 30-minute call
We talk through the role, your team, the timeline and the budget.
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Vetted CVs in 3–5 days
Each profile comes with interview notes and a clear monthly rate.
“Their responsiveness and the quality of the engineers were impressive.”
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