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You tell us what you need to solve. We define the scope, the profile of a Backend Developer and the expected outcome.
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Work with an expert Backend Developer
Vetted backend talent to build APIs, services and scalable architectures. Available project-based and embedded in your team.
- Talent vetted through a peer review process
- Matched in days, not weeks
- Project-based model, no overhead
Shakers
Vetted talent, ready for your project.
Over 600 European companies trust Shakers
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Why work with Shakers
The advantages of adding this profile with Shakers
Verified on APIs and databases
Every Backend Developer arrives verified: API architecture, databases and systems in production.
A match in under 48 h
You get backend specialists who fit your stack in under 48 h.
No cost until work starts
Reviewing profiles and interviewing costs nothing. You only pay once the specialist starts.
One service, no fixed overhead
You start a specific service, from REST APIs to PostgreSQL, without expanding overhead.
Blended teams: human + agent
The backend specialist works with agents and tooling from the Shakers platform to deliver faster.
Scale backend during peak loads
Reinforce the team during peak loads on Redis and queues, and scale back when the project allows.
The profile, explained
What this profile brings to your project
A Backend Developer builds the server-side logic of an application: APIs, services, integrations, databases and the architecture that keeps the product running under load. At Shakers we connect companies with vetted Backend Developers who work project-based and embedded in blended human + agent teams, to speed up the delivery of reliable software without the fixed cost of an in-house hire or the lock-in of a consultancy.
Node.jsPythonJavaGoPHPREST APIsGraphQLPostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisDockerKubernetesAWSKafkaRabbitMQGitJWTOAuth2
Shakers vs the alternatives for accessing tech talent
Compare cost, flexibility, speed and talent quality
Compared with an agency, a consultancy or in-house hiring, with Shakers you access vetted talent in Node.js and start in days, priced per project. Typical stack: Node.js, Python, Java, Go, PHP.
| Criteria | Shakers | Generalist platform | IT consultancy | In-house hire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to start | Days | Weeks | Weeks or months | 2-4 months |
| Cost | Project-based | Hourly, no guarantee | High rate + overhead | Salary + fixed costs |
| Fit control | Vetting + interview | Self-service | Assigned profile | Your own hiring process |
| Risk | Vetted, blended talent | Variable quality | Contractual lock-in | High cost of a bad hire |
| Behaviour under load | Verified on APIs and databases already running in production | Unvalidated: you find out at the first traffic peak | Depends on who they have free that week | Depends on the experience already in your team |
One provider. One contract. Full traceability
How Shakers works for your company
AI-powered matching
Our AI layer matches your project with the best-fit vetted expert talent in hours.
Meet the expert
We introduce the selected candidate. You confirm the technical and team fit in an interview.
Project kickoff
You start with clear goals and deliverables. The expert joins your blended human + agent team.
Follow-up and scale
We track the project and you scale the team whenever you need to, with zero friction.
Work with external talent that delivers from day one
Vetted experts who have already delivered projects like yours
Shakers: the partner for your strategic projects
+600
European clients across industries
+14.000
Talents apply; we only work with the vetted 4%
+3.000
Projects published on Shakers
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When to bring in a Backend Developer
When you need to build or scale server-side logic: APIs, integrations, queues, databases and the architecture that keeps the product running under load. Also to reinforce a team for a specific phase without committing to a permanent hire.
What to look for
Strength in at least one ecosystem (Node, Python, Java or Go), solid REST/GraphQL API design, sound judgment with data (SQL and NoSQL) and deployment practices with Docker/Kubernetes. Beyond the language, what matters is how they reason about reliability, security and cost.
How it changes with seniority
A junior handles scoped tasks; a senior designs the architecture and anticipates bottlenecks; a lead aligns the backend with the business and the rest of the team. We match the profile to the real scope of your project.
Security and compliance under control
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Security and compliance in every project
ISO 27001, an NDA before any access and full traceability throughout the collaboration.
One provider, one contract
You approve Shakers once, with an MSA and procurement-ready documentation. No need to approve each talent separately.
Consolidated billing, no surprises
Clear contracts, defined milestones and a single invoice per entity. Procurement and Legal take on no extra work.
What technologies does a Shakers Backend Developer master?
Depending on the project: Node.js, Python, Java or Go, REST and GraphQL APIs, SQL and NoSQL databases, and deployment with Docker, Kubernetes and the cloud. We filter by your specific stack.
How long does matching take?
Usually days. We match your project with the best-fit vetted talent and introduce the candidate so you can confirm the technical fit.
How do you guarantee quality?
All talent goes through a peer review process before joining the collective. On top of that, the project-based model aligns incentives with the outcome.
How much does a Backend Developer cost per project?
It varies with seniority and scope. The bands run from junior to lead; we give you a project estimate before you start, with no overhead costs.
How much does it cost to work with a Backend Developer on Shakers?
It is set on a project basis, based on seniority and scope, with reference ranges from 250 to 700 EUR/day. You pay nothing until the specialist starts.
Why Shakers over an agency or an in-house hire?
Compared with an agency, you start in days with verified talent and project-based pricing. Compared with an in-house hire, you save months of recruitment and fixed payroll costs.
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