Backend Engineer Specialist - Remote

Overview

As a Backend Engineer Specialist, you will design and deploy backend systems powering production-grade applications in a cloud-native, containerized environment.

In Short

• 3+ years of experience in scalable backend systems in production environments.
• Strong programming skills in Node.js, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience deploying and maintaining containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficient with designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Solid understanding of microservices and event-driven architecture patterns.
• Familiarity with WebSockets and distributed systems.
• Experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is strongly preferred.
• Develop performant APIs and backend services.
• Contribute to the design of microservice-based architectures.
• All candidates must pass an interview as part of the contracting process.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in scalable backend systems.
• Strong programming skills in Node.js, JavaScript, and Python.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in REST API design.
• Understanding of microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with WebSockets.
• Experience with GCP is preferred.

Benefits

• Pay range of $30+ per hour.
• Final offer amounts may vary based on experience and expertise.
• Contractor must supply a secure computer and high-speed internet.