Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with extensive expertise in Python and Django to join our tech-driven team on a 12-month freelance contract. This fully remote role will focus on building scalable backend services and collaborating closely with product and platform teams to optimize infrastructure and performance.
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
- Proven experience as a Senior Backend Engineer with Python and Django in production systems.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and React, with prior production experience preferred.
- Familiarity with MySQL databases and scaling.
- Strong understanding of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architecture.
- Ability to work independently with a freelance mindset and communicate effectively.