Software Engineer III Contractor

Hi, we’re TechnologyAdvice. At TechnologyAdvice, we pride ourselves on helping B2B tech buyers manage the complexity and risk of the buying process. We are a trusted source of information for tech buyers, delivering advice and facilitating connections between our buyers and the world’s leading sellers of business technology. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, we are a remote-first company with more than 20 digital publications and over 200 global team members in the US, UK, Singapore, Australia, and the Philippines. We’re proud to have been repeatedly recognized as one of America’s fastest growing private companies by Inc., as well as a Tennessee top workplace. We work hard each day and have fun, too, with monthly virtual events, recreational slack channels, and the occasional costumed dance from our CEO. All positions are open to remote work unless otherwise specified in the requirements below. The opportunity We’re hiring a Software Engineer III Contractor to work with our Internal Software Engineering team. This is a senior-level individual contributor role focused on delivering full-stack features that power our internal lead generation and delivery platform. You will independently own feature delivery from defined requirements through implementation, deployment, and post-release support. Our engineering culture emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and pragmatic execution. Engineers work closely with Product to clarify requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver scalable solutions that support core business workflows. We ship frequently, operate within AWS-based infrastructure, and expect engineers to take responsibility for quality and maintainability across the stack. We embrace AI-assisted tooling and modern development practices. This role requires strong backend depth, the ability to contribute across the stack when needed, and comfort balancing delivery speed with system reliability in a distributed environment. Employment Level: Mid-Level II Employment Type: Contract, 40 Hours/week Location: India Preferred Working Hours: 1:30 pm to 10:30 pm IST What you'll do Design, build, and maintain full-stack applications that support our internal platform Own delivery of features from technical design through deployment and post-release support Collaborate closely with Product Managers to clarify requirements and design pragmatic technical solutions Build and maintain backend services using PHP (Laravel/Lumen) or Python Contribute to frontend functionality using JavaScript where needed Develop APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems Write clean, maintainable, and testable code Work within AWS-based infrastructure and Git-based deployment workflows Participate in structured code reviews and uphold engineering quality standards Troubleshoot and resolve production issues when they arise Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement initiatives Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve efficiency and quality Who you are 4+ years of professional software engineering experience in production environments Proven experience operating at a mid-senior or senior IC level with ownership of feature delivery Strong backend proficiency in PHP (Laravel/Lumen) or Python Comfortable contributing across the stack, including JavaScript-based frontend work Experience building and maintaining API-driven systems Solid experience working with relational databases Experience deploying and supporting applications in cloud environments such as AWS Familiarity with containerized applications and CI/CD workflows Able to independently move defined features from ready-for-development to deployed production systems Strong collaborator who works effectively with Product and cross-functional teams Comfortable operating in a distributed team across time zones Open to leveraging AI-assisted development tools Must have a working laptop/pc and internet and back-up connection Agile professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and thrives on continuously pivoting strategies to drive business needs forward **The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is in general terms and are not definitive. The job holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary. ** #LI-Remote *Please note that, as this is a contract position, no perks or benefits are included with this role. Work authorization Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in India at hire and must maintain authorization to work in India throughout their employment with our company. Salary Range We seek to hire top-tier individuals and intend for our compensation to be at a rate that allows us to recruit and retain individuals who align with our core values, purpose, mission, and vision. Final total compensation is based on a multitude of factors including, but not limited to, skill level, relevant experience to the position, and cost of labor. Hourly pay range ₹480—₹970 INR EOE statement We believe that our differences make us stronger, and thus foster a diverse and inclusive culture where people feel safe being themselves. TechnologyAdvice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law. Pre-employment screening required. TechnologyAdvice does not engage with external staffing agencies. Any candidates introduced by such firms will not be eligible for compensation. TechnologyAdvice communicates only through @technologyadvice.com emails and official recruiting platforms. We never recruit via Teams, WhatsApp, or similar apps, and we will never request money, gift cards, or personal financial details during hiring. Any AI-generated or incomplete application answers will be auto-rejected.