Remote Jr. Backend Engineer Specialist

Description:

• The position is for a Jr. Backend Engineer Specialist with a focus on scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in this field.
• Strong programming skills in Node.js, JavaScript, and Python are required, with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable code.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker is preferred.
• Proficiency in designing and working with frameworks such as Express.js, GraphQL, and REST is necessary.
• A solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns is essential.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Redis, and other message queue frameworks, as well as distributed systems and modern Git-based workflows, is required.
• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is strongly preferred.
• The role involves building and deploying backend services using Docker and Kubernetes, focusing on resilient, scalable deployments on GCP.
• Responsibilities include developing performant APIs and backend services using Node.js, Express.js, and Python (Django preferred).
• The candidate will design microservice-based, event-driven architectures that facilitate seamless system integrations and scalable product growth.
• The job entails designing and deploying backend systems for production-grade applications in a cloud-native, containerized environment.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Node.js, JavaScript, and Python are required, with the ability to write clean, maintainable code.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker is preferred.
• Proficiency in designing and working with frameworks like Express.js, GraphQL, and REST is necessary.
• A solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns is essential.
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Redis, and other message queue frameworks, as well as distributed systems and modern Git-based workflows, is required.
• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is strongly preferred.
• All candidates must interview as part of the contracting process.
• Candidates should be independent consultants or contractors who run or operate their own business.

Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $35 to $45 per hour, with the exact rate determined after evaluating experience, expertise, and geographic location.
• Final offer amounts may vary from the listed pay range.
• As a contractor, candidates will need to supply a secure computer and high-speed internet.
• Company-sponsored benefits such as health insurance and PTO do not apply to this position.