Overview
The role of Backend Engineer involves designing and implementing robust backend services primarily using Python and Django, while also utilizing JavaScript and React. This fully remote position is aimed at senior-level contractors who will work closely with product and platform teams to optimize performance and enhance scalability of systems in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Design and build robust backend services across 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 backend experience with Python and Django in production systems.
- Proven work with JavaScript and React (production experience strongly preferred).
- Familiarity with MySQL databases and scaling.
- Strong grasp of APIs, cloud-native systems, and scalable architecture.