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As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract patent engineer in the United States is $152,666.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,500.00 and $180,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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MVP Development Engineer (Contract, Part Time)

FDR Scientific And Technical Consul

Merrillville, IN • On-site

Contractor

Medical

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an MVP Development Engineer to support backend, frontend, and cloud development for our early-stage platform. This is a contract role ideal for someone who enjoys building from scratch, working in a fast-moving environment, and contributing to a mission-driven healthcare technology product.

Responsibilities

  • Develop backend services and APIs
  • Build frontend dashboard components (React preferred)
  • Implement compliance logic and scoring modules
  • Integrate predictive models into the application layer
  • Set up and maintain cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Write clean, well-documented, testable code
  • Participate in weekly sprint reviews
  • Collaborate using GitHub, Slack, Notion, and Jira
  • Follow strict security and data‐handling protocols

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong backend development skills (Python, Node, Go, or similar)
  • Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React/Next.js)
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Understanding of API design and microservices
  • Strong documentation and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  • Commitment to security and compliance best practices

Preferred

  • Experience in healthcare, compliance, or regulated industries
  • Knowledge of HIPAA, CMS, CLIA, or audit‐trail requirements
  • Experience integrating ML models
  • DevOps experience (CI/CD, Docker, IaC)
  • Prior startup or MVP‐stage experience

Contract Details

  • Hours: 10–20 hours/week
  • Compensation: Competitive hourly rate (based on experience)
  • Location: Merrillville, IN (Hybrid/Remote)
  • Start Date: Immediate
  • Duration: 3–6 months with potential extension

How to Apply

Please submit:

  • Your resume
  • GitHub or portfolio links
  • A summary of relevant experience

Company Description

FDR Scientific & Technical Consultant Inc. is an Indiana-based health technology company developing a patent-pending predictive analytics and compliance platform for regulated healthcare environments. Our system combines:
• Behavioral modeling
• Explainable AI
• CMS/HIPAA/CLIA/CPA compliance scoring
• Real-time operational insights
• Immutable audit trails
We are entering MVP development and preparing for pilot deployments with regional health systems. We are building a small, highly skilled engineering team to help bring this innovation to life.