Senior Back-End Engineer

Robert Walters New Zealand; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Contract Full Stack or Back-End Engineer with expertise in Python and FastAPI for a crucial 6-month project. Candidates will design and maintain applications using cloud technologies and robust API development, contributing to impactful solutions with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to work on innovative projects

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of professional experience in back-end or full stack development.
• Expertise in FastAPI for building APIs.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop back-end components and services using Python and FastAPI.
• Implement and optimise RESTful APIs for client-server communication.
• Collaborate with front-end developers for user-interface integration.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Google Cloud Platform

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role:We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Full Stack or Back-End Engineer with a specialisation in Python and FastAPI for a 6-month project. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing robust applications and APIs, leveraging their expertise in Python and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end components and services using Python and FastAPI.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement and optimise RESTful APIs to support seamless communication between client and server.
• Work with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to deploy and manage applications.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability through best practices, including code reviews and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of the application stack.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Over 5 years of professional experience in back-end or full stack development with a focus on Python.
• Expertise in FastAPI for building APIs.
• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Developer Products (GDP) is required.
• Strong understanding of application development and deployment processes.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies and frameworks is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to work on innovative and impactful projects.
• A flexible, hybrid working environment that promotes work-life balance.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced engineer ready to bring your expertise in Python and FastAPI to a dynamic team, submit your resume. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing how you can contribute to our projects.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Max Lawson on [phone].