100 REMOTE Backend Engineer W2 only VA24

Techlink Systems; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the staffing sector seeks experienced back-end developers passionate about technology and AI innovations in sports. The role involves collaborating with a talented team to design scalable systems for real-time sports data and personalized user experiences. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Python, server-side API development, and relevant experience in AI.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Python development and server-side API programming experience.
• Strong fundamentals in object-oriented design and algorithms.
• Experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on product planning and execution.
• Work independently with good communication in a remote team.
• Drive AI-based content enrichments and personalization.

Skills

Python development

Server-side API programming

Object-oriented design

Problem solving

Communication skills

AI exposure

Education

BS in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

12 months initial contract | 100% remote W2 only

Work Hours: 9 am PT - 2:30/3 pm PT

• How does this role fit within the team/department?
  • We are looking for seasoned back-end developers who are passionate about technology and excited about the potential of AI-driven innovations in sports experiences. Join our growing team to help define and build cutting-edge sports applications while taking our top-rated sports and fantasy apps to the next level.
  • As a back-end developer, you’ll work with a team of talented engineers to design and build scalable, efficient systems that deliver real-time sports data, personalized experiences, and engaging fan interactions used by millions worldwide. If you’re passionate about building world-class technology and excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible in sports tech, we’d love to hear from you!
• Overview of the team:
  • The team currently consists of 3 talented engineers who are focusing on building enriching user experiences using AI technology within the field of sports.
• Key team goals:
  • Build and launch product driven enhanced user experiences within Sports and Fantasy products to positively impact metrics like revenue, DAU, mins spent, page views etc…

Section 2: Responsibilities & Expectations

• Primary responsibilities (daily/weekly):
  • Collaborate with product and/or rest of the team on ideation, planning and timely execution of roadmap to accomplish the goals mentioned in section 1.
  • Since the team works remotely, I am looking for developers who can think and execute independently and have really good communication skills.
• Key projects or initiatives for the role:
  • Sports taxonomy based content enrichments
  • AI initiatives around Fantasy product
  • Personalization of content and data
• How is success measured?
  • Already mentioned above under Key team goals
  • Timely and quality deliverables on roadmap items
  • Availability/Uptime of services

Section 3: Candidate Profile

• Must-have skills/qualifications (technical, soft skills, certifications, tools):
  • At least 4+ years of Python development experience, including building and supporting user-facing web products (more experience for IC4 role)
  • At least 4+ years of experience with server-side API programming focusing on scalable, high-performance web services (more experience for IC4 role)
  • Strong fundamentals in object-oriented design, design patterns, data structures, algorithm design, and problem-solving
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and AWS infrastructure
  • Commitment to well-designed, well-documented code
  • BS in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Self-motivated, well-organized team player
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Exposure to AI is a must. Experience or expertise in AI development (or working on an AI based product) is a strong plus.
• Ideal experience level (years, leadership, industries): 4+ years
• Any preferred industries or companies for background?
  • Experience building and scaling web products
  • Experience in using AI to develop code and solve problems
  • A passion for sports and fantasy sports
• Desired personality or work style:
  • Self-motivated, well-organized team player
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Can work independently

Section 4: Recruitment & Logistics

• Hiring timeline and deadlines:
  • Asap (As one of the engineers is going on a paternity leave and we need 3+ engineering team to deliver on identified roadmap items)
• Interview process (who, how many rounds):
  • 3 rounds
  • Manager will do one round (half technical and half behavioral fit). Rest 2 rounds will be handled by 2 developers (technical rounds).
• Location and remote work options:
  • Any other location works as long as engineers can keep time overlap between 9 am PT - 2:30/3 pm PT.
  • Good with Remote work as we are relying on ownership and accountability
• Time zone preferences or travel requirements:
  • Looking for time overlap between 9 am PT - 2:30/3 pm PT
  • No travel needed

Company Description

Overview

TechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

We serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness.

We also have national recruiting

Company Description

Overview

TechLink Systems is a national provider of staffing services with offices all over the USA as well as development and support centers globally. We are a MBE (NMSDC), WBE (WBENC), and WOSB certified minority business that has been awarded 2017 TAPFIN Premier Partner, 2016 Manpower Excellence Award, 2016 TAPFIN Elite Partner, are a Known Tier Supplier for Agile 1, and have been ranked as a Top Women and Minority Owned Company since 2004 by several businesses including Philadelphia Business Journal, Diversity Business, Inc 5000, Inc 500, San Francisco Business Times, Diversity2000, and Los Angeles Business Journal.

We serve the contract staffing, direct hire, staff augmentation, recruitment, HR management, and project outsourcing needs of clients nationwide. Striving to create personal relationships with clients, TechLink Systems becomes a virtual extension of clients’ own in-house capabilities to help achieve new levels of growth, productivity, and competitiveness.

We also have national recruiting