Back End Developer

The Planet Group; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Sr. Recruiter to connect top talent in software development. This remote contract role emphasizes strong backend development expertise, primarily in Python and Golang, with a focus on distributed systems. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Computer Science and at least 8 years of professional experience, able to thrive in a remote environment, collaborating with both technical and non-technical teams on complex projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Expertise in Python and Golang required.
• Strong skills in organizational tasks, collaboration, and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop distributed backend systems at scale.
• Collaborate effectively with remote teams.
• Engage in software engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Golang

Distributed systems

Microservices architecture

CI/CD

A/B testing

Code reviews

Documentation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

BS degree in Computer Science

Equivalent practical experience

Job description

This range is provided by The Planet Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60.00/hr - $65.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from The Planet Group

Sr. Recruiter @ The Planet Group | Connecting top talent in USA

W2 Only, NO C2C / 1099

Duration: 6 months to start

Location: Remote - PST hours

Rate - 60-65/hour W2

Interview:

• 60 min backend programming interview (live coding test)

Qualifications for this role:

• Minimum 8+ years of post-internship, full-time, hands-on, professional software development experience developing distributed backend systems at scale.
• Expertise in Python and Golang
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and handling high-throughput workloads
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices such as unit/integration/end-to-end testing, design documents, CI/CD, A/B testing, code reviews, and documentation
• Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills. You collaborate effectively with teams in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences.
• BS degree in Computer Science, a similar technical field of study or equivalent practical, professional, hands-on experience.
• You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure. You care about innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Social Networking Platforms and Technology, Information and Media

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