Job Description
The Opportunity:
Apex Tech Solutions is revolutionizing the FinTech landscape, and we are looking for an exceptional Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic contract team in San Francisco. This is a fantastic opportunity for a tech-savvy professional to drive innovation while enjoying the flexibility of a contract arrangement.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive hourly rate ($85 - $120/hr).
- Flexible working hours tailored to your schedule.
- Collaborate with world-class engineers on high-impact projects.
- Work in a modern, inclusive tech environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, design) to define, design, and ship new features.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices and security standards.
- Optimize database queries and system architecture to ensure scalability and speed.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical mentoring to junior developers.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proficiency in Python, Go, or Java with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming.
- Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and caching solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.