Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our elite tech team in Seattle, WA. This is a high-impact, contract role designed for professionals who thrive on solving complex architectural challenges and delivering scalable solutions.
As a key member of our engineering squad, you will be responsible for architecting robust microservices and optimizing data pipelines that power our core products. If you are a self-starter with a passion for clean code and cloud infrastructure, this is your opportunity to make a significant contribution to the Seattle tech scene.
What You Will Do:
Our ideal candidate is proficient in modern stack technologies and eager to drive technical excellence within a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Architecture & Development: Design and implement scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and Python.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage AWS to deploy, manage, and optimize cloud-native applications.
- Database Optimization: Design efficient database schemas and write complex queries to ensure high-performance data retrieval.
- Collaboration: Partner closely with frontend engineers and product managers to define technical requirements and deliver user-centric features.
- Code Quality: Conduct rigorous code reviews and mentor junior developers to maintain high standards of software engineering.
- CI/CD: Automate deployment pipelines using Jenkins and GitLab CI to streamline the release process.
Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend systems.
- Technologies: Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Python, or Go.
- Databases: Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- DevOps: Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
- Methodologies: Deep understanding of Agile and Scrum development methodologies.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.