AI Staffing · Product & platform engineering
Hire a Backend Engineer.
Builds the APIs, services and integrations that AI features sit inside — reliable, secure and scalable.
In short
AI Anytime Business places vetted Backend Engineers on our payroll and into your team within ten days. Builds the APIs, services and integrations that AI features sit inside — reliable, secure and scalable. Rates: junior $20/hour ($2,900/month full-time), mid $30/hour ($4,300/month full-time), senior $45/hour ($6,500/month full-time), lead $62/hour ($8,900/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax.
What they do
- Designs and builds APIs and services
- Integrates AI services and third-party systems
- Handles queues, jobs and background work
- Owns performance and reliability
Skills & stack
When to hire
AI features need production-grade services and integrations around them.
Backend Engineer rates
| Role | Junior0–2 yrs | Mid3–5 yrs | Senior6–10 yrs | Lead10+ yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backend Engineer | $20/hr$2,900/mo | $30/hr$4,300/mo | $45/hr$6,500/mo | $62/hr$8,900/mo |
USD, Global tier · Nearshore +40% · Onshore +250% · exclusive of tax (18% GST for Indian clients; exports zero-rated under LUT).
How much does it cost to hire a Backend Engineer?
Through AI Anytime Business, a Backend Engineer costs junior $20/hour ($2,900/month full-time), mid $30/hour ($4,300/month full-time), senior $45/hour ($6,500/month full-time), lead $62/hour ($8,900/month full-time) — USD, exclusive of tax. These are Global-tier rates; Nearshore delivery adds 40% and Onshore adds 250% per seat.
What does a Backend Engineer do?
Builds the APIs, services and integrations that AI features sit inside — reliable, secure and scalable. Typical work: designs and builds apis and services; integrates ai services and third-party systems; handles queues, jobs and background work; owns performance and reliability.
How quickly can a Backend Engineer start?
Usually within ten days: a 45-minute scoping call, a named proposal with a fit rationale in 48 hours, interviews by day 5 and first commit by day 10. Shortlists arrive within five days.
Is the Backend Engineer a contractor or an employee?
They are on AI Anytime's payroll. Contracts, payroll tax, benefits, paid leave, laptop, tooling and compliance are covered by us, and you are never billed for leave. Full IP is assigned to you.
What if the Backend Engineer isn't the right fit?
Every engagement starts with a two-week risk-free trial, and a scored replacement starts within five business days if needed.
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Hire a Backend Engineer
A named proposal in 48 hours.
Tell us the outcome and your timeline. We'll come back with named people, a fit rationale and a price.