**INV Backend Specialist - Project Description & Agent Profile** **Target Profile**: - 3+ years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments. - Strong programming Python, with an ability to write clean, maintainable code. Able to build FastAPI in Python - Experience in SQL - Experience in prompt engineering - Experience in AI tools, e.g., Langflow - Proficient with designing and consuming REST APIs, and working with frameworks like Nestjs (Typescript), ReactJS, Docker - Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns. - Familiarity with WebSockets, distributed systems, and modern Git-based workflows. - Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Databrick is strongly preferred. - Familiarity with Webhooks, API Connectors and S3 (or equivalent) is highly desired. **Project Overview & Deliverables**: - Container Orchestration: Build and deploy backend services using, you'll deploy resilient, scalable deployments on GCP and Databrick - Service Development: Develop performant APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and Python, WebSockets, Webhook, S3 - Architecture & Integration: Contribute to the design of microservice-based, event-driven architectures that enable seamless system integrations and scalable product growth. **What You'll Do**: We offer a pay range of $35-to - $50 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating your experience, expertise, and geographic location. Final offer amounts may vary from the pay range listed above. As a contractor you'll supply a secure computer and high‑speed internet; company‑sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply. **Important**: We are looking for independent consultants & contractors who run/operate their own business