Platform Engineer (Git Systems)

Crossing Hurdles; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking a Git Environments Expert to design complex Git scenarios and implement automated test suites. The role requires strong professional experience with Git, advanced knowledge of Git internals, and proficiency in Python and shell scripting. Candidates will develop reference solutions and conduct peer QA reviews. This is a short-term, project-based, remote position offering $85 to $100 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong professional experience working extensively with Git in production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Git internals including merging strategies, rebase workflows, reflog, bisect, and recovery techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation and test creation.

Responsibilities

• Design complex Git scenarios including merge conflicts, interactive rebases, recovery states, and history investigations.
• Author deterministic task prompts with fully testable and verifiable success criteria.
• Implement automated test suites to validate repository state, commit history, and workflow correctness.
• Develop and document reference solutions using reproducible Git commands.
• Conduct peer QA reviews and refine tasks to meet project standards.

Skills

Git expertise

Python proficiency

Shell scripting

Attention to detail

Job description

Position: Git Environments Expert – Advanced Git SWE (3+ YOE)

Type: Hourly contract

Compensation: $85 to $100 per hour

Location: Remote

Commitment: Short-term, project-based

Role Responsibilities

• Design complex Git scenarios including merge conflicts, interactive rebases, recovery states, and history investigations.
• Author deterministic task prompts with fully testable and verifiable success criteria.
• Implement automated test suites to validate repository state, commit history, and workflow correctness.
• Develop and document reference solutions using reproducible Git commands.
• Conduct peer QA reviews and refine tasks to meet project standards.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience working extensively with Git in production environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Git internals including merging strategies, rebase workflows, reflog, bisect, and recovery techniques.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for automation and test creation.
• Experience designing technical assessments or engineering challenges.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to write precise technical specifications.