Backend JavaScript Engineer (Contract- 1099)

Remote, Anywhere in the US

About the Role

We’re seeking a Backend JavaScript Engineer (contractor) to help evolve and scale our backend systems. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys working autonomously, and wants their work to have immediate impact. You’ll be focused on implementing and improving backend infrastructure, integrating intelligent workflows using AWS Step Functions, and building automation powered by Large Language Models (LLMs) and serverless technology.

You’ll collaborate with our Engineering Manager, Software Architect, and Principal Engineer to design and scale intelligent backend systems that power AI-driven tools and automated workflows across our platform.

About AnswersNow

At AnswersNow, we are trailblazing the future of autism therapy, making it more immediate, accessible, and effective for families everywhere. Our innovative virtual ABA therapy platform is thoughtfully designed by clinicians to recreate the focused, supportive environment of in-person therapy, complete with distraction-free features and interactive activities that enhance engagement and progress.

With the support of our proprietary therapy platform AnswersNow is able to:

• Make quality care more accessible: Pair families from underserved communities with a dedicated, board certified, expert-level clinician with over 1,000 hours of supervision

• Expedite access to care: Families can access to virtual therapy in as soon as 3 weeks without a waitlist or commute

• Improve client outcomes: 97% of parents report dramatic improvements in their loved ones socially significant behaviors

Our team operates fully remotely—meaning you’ll have the flexibility to work from home, and will never have to report on-site to provide client support. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that's reshaping autism therapy, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Details

• 1099 Contractor

• Part-Time (Remote)

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend engineering experience (Node.js/JavaScript).

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.

• Experience building on AWS using services like Lambda, S3, Step Functions, and ECS.

• Familiarity with LLM-based integrations and prompt engineering is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What You’ll Do

• Own the architecture and development of scalable backend services using Node.js and AWS.

• Integrate workflows using AWS Step Functions, Lambda, S3, EventBridge, and other cloud-native services.

• Implement automation and decision-making logic using LLMs (e.g., OpenAI API, Bedrock).

• Design and maintain relational data models (PostgreSQL), API contracts, and background processing jobs.

• Collaborate with product and engineering to translate requirements into secure, maintainable, and testable services.

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement through code reviews, design discussions, and technical mentoring.
  

Qualities for Success

• You’re a self-motivated engineer who excels in dynamic settings and adapts quickly as priorities evolve.

• You have a passion for automation and leveraging AI/LLMs to build smarter systems.

• You write clean, production-grade code and prioritize clarity over cleverness.

• You have strong instincts for database modeling, architectural boundaries, and performance optimization.

• You communicate clearly and effectively, especially in distributed teams.
  

What we Offer

• $45-$90 per hour or project-based rate

• Fully remote – work from anywhere in the U.S.

• Flexible hours with an async-friendly team culture

• Opportunity to work with modern tools and shape foundational systems
  

More About AnswersNow

At AnswersNow, we believe that innovation should be inclusive. We welcome team members from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our fully-remote team operates with trust, autonomy, and respect. Learn more about us at getanswersnow.com.