Hire a Back-End Developer from $8/hr

What a Virtustant hire handles

What a Remote Back-End Developer Handles

Developers who build the server side of your product, from the APIs your app calls to the databases, storage, and cloud setup behind them.

APIs, built.

Your developer builds and documents the APIs your web and mobile apps call, with authentication and permissions in place.

Real time, added.

Live features such as messaging and notifications are built over WebSockets and tested under load.

Accounts, separated.

Backends that serve many customer accounts keep each account and its data separate and secure.

Media, stored.

Large files such as video are stored, processed and served efficiently, with their metadata organized.

Cloud, tuned.

AWS or Google Cloud services are set up and tuned for speed and for cost as usage grows.

Decisions, documented.

Architecture choices are made with your technical lead and written down, so the system stays easy to change.

Do the math

Budget for your remote hire

Monthly and annual cost examples at this role’s displayed starting rate, based on 160 billed hours per month.

One all-in hourly rate

No separate recruitment or placement fee. Your quote is tailored to the role, experience and agreed schedule.

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Monthly cost example

$1,280/mo

Annual cost example

$15,360/yr

Based on 160 billed hours per month for 12 months at the displayed starting rate. This is an illustrative budget; your quote and invoices follow the agreed role, schedule and billing terms.

How it works

Shortlist in 48 hours. Start in 72 hours.

Both timelines run from your first call in calendar hours, including weekends.

Hour 0 · 30 min

Free discovery call

We understand the role, your team, and your ideal profile.

Within 48 hours

Curated shortlist

3 to 5 pre vetted candidates with video intros, CVs, and skills tests.

Hour 48 to 60

You interview

Meet the candidates directly. Pick the one you want.

Hour 60 to 72

Your hire starts

We handle contracts, payroll, HR and compliance so your hire starts within 72 hours of your first call.

Forever

We stay close

If the hire ever leaves, we replace them at no cost.

Our clients, in their words

Hiring-client experiences.

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★★★★★

Virtustant has been a great partner in sourcing international talent for us. They work hard to understand our expectations and help vet prospects according to our standards.

FinElevate

US client · Trustpilot review

★★★★★

The selection process was amazing, all the candidates are highly qualified and once selected it was easy to onboard and start working together.

Club Calima

US client · Trustpilot review

★★★★★

By our standards their team is incredible. They continue to equip our company with some of the most exceptional talent there is. We wouldn't be able to operate without them.

Zach, CEO

US client · Trustpilot review

Plan your hire

A back-end developer builds the server side of your product. If one person should own both the interface and the server, see our full stack developer page. For Python services and data work, see our Python developer page. For the interface itself, see our front-end developer page.

For testing before releases, see our QA engineer page, and for broader engineering, our software developer page. Planning the budget? Read our software developer cost guide.

Common questions

Hiring, answered

Need more help? Get in touch with our team.

How quickly can I hire a Back-End Developer through Virtustant?

You get a shortlist of 3 to 5 vetted candidates within 48 hours of your first call, and your hire can start in 72 hours.

What does a LATAM Back-End Developer cost?

Virtustant back-end developers start at $8/hr all-in; the rate for this role is scoped on the discovery call. At the $8/hr starting rate and 160 billed hours per month, that is a $1,280 monthly or $15,360 annual cost example. There are zero recruitment fees, so the hourly rate is your only cost.

What can a remote Back-End Developer handle, and which tools do they use?

API development, real-time features, multi-account backends, media storage, cloud setup and tuning, and architecture documentation, in tools such as Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, and GitHub. Engagements can start part-time and grow to full-time as the roadmap does. Tell us your stack and your working hours on the first call and we match candidates to both.

What is the replacement guarantee?

Every placement carries a lifetime replacement guarantee with no time cap: if your hire ever leaves, we replace them at no cost. Engagements are month-to-month, and there are zero placement fees.

What a Remote Back-End Developer Handles

APIs, built.

Real time, added.

Accounts, separated.

Media, stored.

Cloud, tuned.

Decisions, documented.

Tools your hire already knows

People you could be working with

Budget for your remote hire

Shortlist in 48 hours. Start in 72 hours.

Hiring-client experiences.

Plan your hire

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