Backend Engineer | $80/hr Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Python) for a remote contract role. You will design, implement, and optimize backend systems using Python, FastAPI, AWS, and Kubernetes, with a 10-40 hrs/week commitment.

You will collaborate with fellow engineers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance software, including real-time features via WebSockets and event-driven architectures.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Python backend development experience.
• Hands-on AWS cloud deployment experience.
• Experience building APIs with FastAPI and real-time features (WebSockets).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust backend APIs using Python and FastAPI frameworks.
• Implement scalable solutions leveraging AWS cloud services and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Architect and deploy secure, high-performance real-time systems with WebSockets and message queues.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technical excellence.
• Review and refactor legacy code to improve maintainability and performance.
• Maintain detailed documentation for internal and external teams.

Skills

Python

AWS

FastAPI

WebSockets

Kubernetes

Message queues

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

FastAPI

Job description

Position: Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Type: Contract

Compensation: $30 - $80/hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize robust backend APIs using Python and FastAPI frameworks.
• Implement scalable and efficient solutions leveraging AWS cloud services and Kubernetes orchestration.
• Architect and deploy secure, high-performance real-time systems utilizing WebSockets and message queues.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technical excellence and innovative solutions.
• Review and refactor legacy codebases to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.
• Maintain detailed documentation, ensuring clarity for both internal and external teams.

Requirements

• Have expert-level proficiency in Python with a strong background in backend development.
• Have in-depth experience with AWS services and cloud-based application deployment.
• Have hands-on expertise in building APIs with FastAPI and implementing real-time features using WebSockets.
• Have strong knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration and microservices management.
• Have a solid understanding of message queues and event-driven architecture.