Remote | SWE (Terminal and CLI Dev Tools Focused) — $70–$85/hour

We are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced software engineers with strong systems debugging ability, deep terminal and shell fluency, and the ability to work effectively across real-world infrastructure tasks.

This role supports current and upcoming remote consulting opportunities focused on structured technical workflows, systems debugging, technical evaluation, and high-quality project execution. Selected professionals will apply their software engineering expertise to diagnose broken systems, write and review bash scripts, work across Docker-based environments, follow technical instructions with precision, and contribute to high-quality technical deliverables.

This opportunity is especially well-suited to detail-oriented engineers who are comfortable working across systems, infrastructure, and debugging workflows, and who can apply strong technical judgment to complex technical problem solving.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Infrastructure Debugging & Resolution

• Solve real-world broken infrastructure scenarios running inside Docker containers
• Diagnose issues involving databases, networking, security, pipelines, replication, or access control
• Help ensure that fixes address the root cause and remain stable across service restarts

Technical Evaluation & Comparison

• Evaluate technical approaches used to solve terminal and infrastructure debugging tasks
• Compare solution quality, reasoning, and execution effectiveness across structured workflows
• Help support rigorous technical evaluations that inform project decision-making

Bash Scripting & Systems Execution

• Write bash scripts from scratch to resolve infrastructure problems
• Work within terminal-based environments to inspect, debug, and repair failing systems
• Help maintain quality through precise technical execution and structured performance review

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on systems and infrastructure debugging experience
• Strong bash or shell scripting proficiency
• Docker and containerization experience
• Infrastructure and systems debugging skills involving PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, nginx, TLS, systemd, log analysis, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with version control workflows such as Git, pull requests, and issue tracking

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern coding and developer productivity tools
• Strong ability to review and evaluate technical output
• Comfort working independently across fast-paced debugging tasks
• Strong consistency, technical precision, and judgment across repeated evaluations

Why This Opportunity

• Apply specialised systems engineering expertise to high-impact technical work
• Contribute to real-world infrastructure debugging and technical evaluation workflows
• Work on practical, detail-oriented assignments with strong commercial relevance
• Flexible remote work with competitive hourly compensation

Contract Details

• Independent contractor role
• Fully remote with flexible scheduling
• Hourly compensation of $70–$85 per hour
• Immediate start
• Short-term project work with potential to expand based on business needs
• Part-time commitment of 15–25 hours per week, with flexibility based on workload
• Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise
• Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution
• Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time
• Application process includes resume submission and follow-up onboarding communication

About the Platform

This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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