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# Back End Developer

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** Wheeling, IL, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Software, Code Review, Databases, Web Development, Web Applications, ReactJS, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3466730706&tx=JT989TYI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Understanding of backend development principles, including API design and server-side architecture
 * Ability to write organized, testable, and maintainable code
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do., All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain backend services that support web applications and internal platforms
 * Develop efficient server-side logic and integrate application functionality with databases and external services
 * Partner with front-end developers to ensure smooth communication between user interfaces and backend systems
 * Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews to support quality and consistency
 * Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement durable fixes
 * Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across backend components and APIs
 * Contribute to technical planning, documentation, and ongoing improvements to development practices Requirements - Experience developing web applications with strong proficiency in JavaScript
 * Working knowledge of HTML and CSS in support of full-stack collaboration
 * Familiarity with React.js and modern front-end frameworks