Freelance Software Engineer – E-Commerce

Join an ongoing e-commerce project focused on structured bug fixing, performance stabilization, and incremental system improvements. The product is live and actively evolving, requiring a technical collaborator who excels at diagnosing issues and enhancing real-world platforms. This role is ideal for someone seeking long-term involvement in maintaining and optimizing a production environment, rather than a one-off engagement. You will work with a private GitHub repository containing a well-organized issue list and roadmap, collaborating closely to ensure the platform remains robust, efficient, and scalable as it grows.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, prioritize, and resolve bugs in a live e-commerce environment
• Optimize backend performance and ensure system stability under varying loads
• Implement incremental improvements based on roadmap and user feedback
• Collaborate using GitHub for issue tracking, code reviews, and version control
• Maintain clear documentation of fixes, changes, and optimizations
• Communicate technical findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• Proactively identify areas for technical debt reduction and process improvement
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• Proven experience in backend development for e-commerce or similar transactional platforms
• Strong proficiency in server-side languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, PHP, Ruby, or Java)
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, caching, and API integrations
• Solid understanding of debugging, profiling, and performance optimization techniques
• Experience with GitHub for code management and collaborative workflows
• Ability to work independently and manage ongoing maintenance tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration
• Availability for ongoing, long-term engagement
• Prior experience with live product environments is highly desirable
  
  

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