Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Full Stack Engineer on a contract basis to contribute to the modernization of a globally distributed tech platform. The successful candidate will drive the development of scalable backend services primarily using Rust and Java, while also working on customer-facing applications with React and Python. This fully remote position is designed for an experienced contractor who thrives on complex challenges and enjoys influencing architectural decisions as part of a product-focused engineering team.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and optimize scalable backend services using Rust and Java.
- Build high-performance, reliable systems with a focus on scalability and maintainability.
- Develop and maintain modern customer-facing applications using React.
- Contribute to backend services, APIs, and integrations using Python.
- Take ownership of complex features from architectural design to production delivery.
- Collaborate with product, design, and platform teams to deliver impactful functionality.
- Influence technical direction, engineering standards, and architectural decisions.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools for coding and debugging.
Requirements
- Extensive commercial experience as a Senior or Staff-level Full Stack / Backend Engineer.
- Strong backend engineering skills in Rust and/or Java.
- Solid understanding of concurrent programming, distributed systems, and performance-focused backend development.
- Commercial experience developing modern frontend applications using React.
- Hands-on experience with Python, including backend services and APIs.
- Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, scalable architecture, and cloud-native development.
- Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools in engineering workflows.
- Experience making architectural decisions or providing technical leadership at the Staff Engineer level.