Overview
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer Contractor with extensive experience in Python, Django, and JavaScript (React) to join a high-performing team in a fully remote capacity. This role involves designing and building scalable backend services and collaborating with diverse product and platform teams to enhance critical infrastructure. The contractor will play a key role in optimizing performance and implementing best practices within a tech-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust backend services using Python and Django.
- Collaborate with product and platform teams to scale critical infrastructure.
- Contribute to performance optimization, secure coding, and architecture decisions.
- Implement best practices across multiple programming paradigms and languages.
Requirements
- Senior-level experience in backend development with Python and Django in production systems.
- Proven experience with JavaScript and React in a production environment.
- Familiarity with MySQL databases and scaling solutions.
- Strong understanding of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architectures.