Remote Senior Backend Software Engineer - Contract Role

Description:

• CrossFit is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Backend Software Engineer for a one-year contract to join our product and technology team.
• This role presents a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development of a new software stack and set of products that will directly impact the lives of millions of CrossFit athletes, trainers, and gym owners.
• The position fosters a collaborative cross-functional team environment composed of backend engineers, frontend developers, devops, product managers, designers, and stakeholders who strive to discover user needs and deliver effective solutions.
• The role primarily focuses on backend systems, but experience with full-stack development is an asset.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure backend systems that power mobile applications, web applications, and services.
• Participation in cross-functional team discussions is required, providing ideas, solutions, and feedback to product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.
• The engineer will actively track assigned tasks and effectively communicate progress to all team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Authoring software design documents and technical specifications is part of the role.
• Providing support for the existing software stack with new features, bug triage, and fixes is expected.
• Writing unit tests and integration tests to ensure code quality and comprehensive coverage is necessary.
• The engineer will design and implement efficient database schemas, compose complex queries, and ensure data integrity.
• Contributing to and enhancing design and coding conventions is part of the job.
• Offering constructive feedback to fellow engineers through design and code reviews to uphold code quality and consistency across the team is required.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Python programming is essential.
• Expertise in designing, building, and testing web services is required.
• Familiarity with Cloud Services (e.g., AWS) and a strong foundation in full-stack development is necessary.
• Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Redis, MongoDB), including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling is required.
• Proficiency in using version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows is essential.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges, are necessary.
• Familiarity with managing PII (Personally Identifiable Information) and sensitive data is a plus.
• A passion for staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies is required.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent work experience is necessary.
• Over 8 years of development experience, including more than 5 years of work on backend systems, is required.
• A demonstrated history of successful design and execution in software development is essential.

Benefits:

• This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the lives of millions of CrossFit athletes, trainers, and gym owners.
• The role is fully remote, providing flexibility in work location.
• The contract duration is for one year, allowing for focused contributions to the development of new software products.
• The collaborative team environment encourages professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies and stay updated with industry trends are available.