Role Overview
micro1 is hiring a mid-level Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer). This is a part-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of micro1's Backend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Title:
Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer)
Job Type:
Contract (Full-time or Part-time)
Location:
Remote
Job Summary
Join our customer's team as a Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer) and become a pivotal contributor in transforming complex raw documents into structured, actionable data. Leverage your expertise in data modeling and schema design to craft robust JSON extraction schemas from intricate PDFs, ensuring precise, scalable, and future-proof data solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review and analyze complex PDF documents (25-150 pages) to identify and model key data points.
- Design comprehensive JSON extraction schemas from scratch, determining optimal field extraction, data types, and logical structuring—including deep nesting and repetition patterns.
- Embed field-level validation logic, such as sum requirements and null-testing, directly within JSON schemas.
- Define and articulate API contracts, ensuring seamless integration and data flow across systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to clarify data requirements and refine schema design decisions.
- Document field definitions, required vs. optional status, and provide clear descriptions to ensure understandability and maintainability.
- Champion best practices in data architecture, driving consistency, scalability, and reusability in schema development.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in data modeling, database design, and schema development (ideally using JSON Schema).
- Advanced proficiency in designing deeply nested JSON structures from blank pages.
- Strong architectural thinking with the ability to analyze unstructured documents and translate them into well-organized information models.
- Expertise in embedding validation, field typing, and logical expressions within JSON schemas.
- Deep understanding of required vs. optional fields, type selection, and field-level documentation best practices.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly articulate complex technical decisions.
- Track record of working independently in a distributed, remote environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience designing API contracts and collaborating on integration projects.
- Background in extracting and structuring data from highly variable or unstructured documents.
- Familiarity with data architecture and scalable information modeling in fast-paced environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer) position at micro1?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to micro1. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer) role at micro1 remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer) at micro1 earn?
micro1 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Backend Engineer (JSON Schema Developer) role at micro1 posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (46 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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