Remote Senior Software Engineer Specialist

Description:

• The position is for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Candidates should have 6+ years of experience in this field.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript are required, with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable code for both backend and React-based front-end components.
• Experience in deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker is preferred.
• Proficiency in designing and consuming REST APIs and working with frameworks like FastAPI is necessary.
• An understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns is essential.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and modern Git-based workflows is expected.
• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.
• The role involves building and deploying backend services using Docker and Kubernetes, focusing on resilient and scalable deployments on GCP.
• Responsibilities include developing performant APIs and backend services using Python and FastAPI, and integrating features into React-based front ends.
• The engineer will contribute to the design of microservice-based, event-driven architectures for seamless system integrations and scalable product growth.
• The project aims to deliver reliable infrastructure and performant backend capabilities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 6+ years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Python and JavaScript 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 consuming REST APIs and working with frameworks like FastAPI is necessary.
• An understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns is essential.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and modern Git-based workflows is expected.
• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is preferred.
• All candidates must pass an interview as part of the contracting process.

Benefits:

• The pay range for this position is $35 to $50 per hour, with the exact rate determined based on 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.