T-1316
Candidate #T-1316
QA Engineer · 5 years experience · Manual testing, Playwright / Cypress, Test plan design
$1,500per month + GST
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Tech role
Hire an offshore Backend Developer
A Backend Developer builds the server-side logic, APIs, databases, and infrastructure that power your applications — focusing on performance, security, and scalability.
$2,000per month + GST, all-in
$90–120kAustralian salary range
$100,009est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A backend developer who handles node.js, python, rest api design, postgresql, redis, authentication, cloud infrastructure and security, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Build robust APIs and infrastructure at 40–50% of local developer cost
02
Skilled in modern cloud infrastructure — AWS, GCP, Docker, CI/CD
03
Security-conscious engineers trained to AU compliance standards on request
Skills
Node.js Python REST API design PostgreSQL Redis Authentication Cloud infrastructure Security
Software they use
AWAWSDoDockerPoPostgreSQLReRedisGiGitHub ActionsPoPostman
Cost comparison
What a backend developer costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
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Local entry$90k salaryLocal typical$105k salaryLocal senior$120k salaryAdept$2,000/mo
Estimated saving
81%
About $100,009 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your backend developer follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Stand-up
Joins your stand-up and picks up tickets from the sprint board.
9:00am
Build
Writes code against your conventions, with tests.
11:30am
Code review
Reviews pull requests and responds to feedback on their own.
1:30pm
Fixes and support
Handles bugs and small requests from the backlog.
3:30pm
Docs and tests
Updates documentation and strengthens test coverage.
5:00pm
Update
Pushes work, updates tickets and notes any blockers.
Available talent
Tech talent you can interview
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T-1315
Candidate #T-1315
Frontend Developer (React) · 4 years experience · React / Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
$1,800per month + GST
T-1317
Candidate #T-1317
Backend Developer (Node.js) · 6 years experience · Node.js / Express, NestJS, PostgreSQL
$2,000per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a backend developer
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they design and build REST APIs from scratch?
Yes. API design, versioning, authentication (JWT/OAuth), and documentation are core competencies.
Do they handle database design?
Yes. Schema design, query optimisation, migration management, and indexing strategy are within scope.
Can they work with AWS?
Yes. EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, and CloudFront are commonly used. We match based on your specific AWS services.
How do we ensure security best practices?
All backend developers are expected to follow OWASP standards. You can specify additional compliance requirements (SOC 2, ISO 27001) in the brief.
Can they own infrastructure as well as application code?
Yes for mid-size systems. For large-scale infrastructure-as-code, a dedicated DevOps Engineer alongside the backend developer is recommended.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $24,000 a year with a $105,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your backend developer this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $2,000 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
