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# Backend/Platform Engineer [84522]

- **Company:** Onward Search
- **Location:** Mundelein, IL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Model Validation, Backend, Low Latency, Machine Learning Operations
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/dcbda6f2-cc01-4cfb-9c05-72816b44ed94/backendplatform-engineer-

## About the Role

* At least 5 years of experience building and operating distributed, low-latency production services.
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 * Back-end engineering experience working on ML systems.

## Description

Our client is seeking a Backend/Platform Engineer for a contract opportunity. This role builds and operates a high-scale ML orchestration platform that supports online inference, model evaluation, and reliable access to serving infrastructure.