Software Developer (Contract) EST/CST | Proactive Talent Network

Why this benefits you

As a contractor, your time is your currency. We built this active list to completely bypass the traditional, slow recruitment process and get straight to matching you with projects. Zero Spam: We won't flood your inbox with generic, irrelevant job alerts. Direct Lines Only: We only reach out when we have an actual, vetted project that matches the exact rate, tech stack and timeline you specified in your survey. Fast-Track Delivery: Because we already know your baseline preferences, we can completely skip the generic introductory interviews. The minute a project drops, we can call you immediately to pitch the specific role and get your green light to present your profile to the client.

Our Industry Focus

We have a particularly high demand for contractors with deep experience in Fintech and Financial Services (including banking, trading platforms, payments, and wealth tech). If you understand the complexities of high-throughput systems, data security and financial compliance, we want to talk to you. Not from a finance background? Don't worry, we also partner with fast-growing companies in health tech, e-commerce and enterprise SaaS, so we are absolutely open to top-tier developers from other industries.

The Skill Sets We Move Quickly On

• Backend & Systems: Heavy enterprise-scale development using Java (Spring Boot), .NET (C#, .NET Core), or Python (Django, FastAPI). Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture is highly valued.
• Frontend UI/UX: Modern, highly responsive web development utilizing TypeScript, React, Angular or Vue.js.
• Data & Integration: Strong SQL/NoSQL database skills (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB) and experience building or integrating complex, secure RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Cloud & DevOps Infrastructure: Hands-on experience writing code deployed in AWS, Azure, or GCP, alongside modern CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes.

Core Requirements

• Time Zone & Location: You must currently reside in the EST or CST time zones. No relocation at this time.
• Engagement Type: You must be looking for W2 contract roles. Please note: We strictly do not operate on a Corp-to-Corp (C2C) basis for these engagements.
• Work Authorization: You must hold full US working rights.