Job Title: Software Engineer Company Name: CoTrain Job Url: https://www.job-hunter.co/jobs/software-engineer Job Description: The Role CoTrain is onboarding experienced Software Engineers to join our private expert marketplace and work directly with high-growth companies, enterprise teams, and well-funded startups building real products at scale. This is not a traditional job listing. CoTrain is built for proven engineers who want access to serious clients, high-impact technical work, and long-term opportunity across multiple projects — without the noise of open marketplaces. As a Software Engineer on CoTrain, you will contribute to production systems across web applications, backend infrastructure, APIs, cloud deployments, and AI-enabled product initiatives. What We’re Looking For You are a strong fit if you have: 4+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong proficiency in one or more languages such as JavaScript, Python, Java, C#, or C++ Experience building and shipping real production applications Strong understanding of backend systems, APIs, and scalable architecture Familiarity with modern frameworks such as React, Node.js, Express, or Ruby on Rails Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ability to work independently and deliver with minimal supervision Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Upper-intermediate English or higher Nice to Have Experience designing distributed systems or high-availability infrastructure Expertise with Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, or CI/CD pipelines Experience working in high-growth startup or enterprise environments Familiarity with security best practices and role-based access control Responsibilities As a Software Engineer on CoTrain, you may work on projects such as: Designing, developing, and maintaining production-grade software systems Building scalable web applications and backend services Developing and optimizing RESTful APIs and integrations Improving performance, reliability, and security across applications Collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams at client companies Participating in code reviews, testing, debugging, and technical documentation Supporting cloud deployments and infrastructure as projects scale Why CoTrain CoTrain is building the future of expert engineering work — and the demand is already here. Right now, founders, CTOs, and engineering leaders are actively looking for experienced Software Engineers to help them ship products faster, scale infrastructure, and solve high-stakes technical challenges. The problem is not a lack of work. The problem is that top engineering talent is difficult to find, difficult to vet, and often lost inside platforms that were never designed for serious, high-impact software work. CoTrain changes that. We are creating a private network where proven engineers are matched directly with companies that are ready to pay for real expertise — not junior execution. Once accepted, you are not competing in an open marketplace. You are joining a trusted ecosystem where companies come with immediate needs, ongoing projects, and long-term demand for high-quality engineers. CoTrain is built for: Consistent work from serious companies Premium compensation aligned with expertise Direct access to decision-makers Long-term opportunity, not one-off gigs If you are an experienced Software Engineer looking for better clients, better pay, and work that actually matters — CoTrain is where that future is being built. Compensation CoTrain opportunities are priced at the expert level, based on experience and project scope. Hourly Rate: $80–$170 per hour Annual Equivalent: $165,000–$350,000+ per year (full-time workload) All experts keep 100% of earnings: 0% escrow fees Weekly payouts via Stripe Your Benefits as a CoTrain Expert Work with leading startups and enterprise engineering teams Competitive, expert-level compensation Flexible remote opportunities Transparent matching and fast onboarding 0% escrow fees — you keep 100% of what you earn A trusted network built for serious professionals Apply Submit your profile to join CoTrain’s expert network. Approved engineers are matched with software engineering opportunities as they become available.