Remote Data Engineer - Flexible Projects & Portfolio Growth

AfterQuery; Missoula (MT); Remote; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Commitment

Startup Exposure

Portfolio Building

Professional Growth

Job summary

AfterQuery is seeking a software engineer for a remote, project-based engagement. The role targets individuals with 1–3 years of professional experience and involves tasks across development, debugging, code review, and implementation.

Projects run asynchronously over 2–3 weeks with a 10–20 hour weekly commitment. This position offers strong exposure to real-world engineering challenges and a valuable addition to your portfolio, with pay described as exceptional.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional software engineering experience in a full-time or equivalent role.
• Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language and its ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to independently scope, implement, and deliver software features or fixes.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and ship clean, well-tested code across a variety of projects and technology stacks.
• Debug, refactor, and optimize existing codebases for performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and incorporating constructive technical feedback.
• Collaborate asynchronously on technical specifications, architecture decisions, and implementation plans.
• Document code, APIs, and technical approaches clearly and reproducibly.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Proficiency in at least one modern语言

CS fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE or equivalent

Tools

Git/GitHub Actions

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

AfterQuery is seeking a software engineer for a remote, project-based engagement. The role targets individuals with 1–3 years of professional experience and involves tasks across development, debugging, code review, and implementation.

Projects run asynchronously over 2–3 weeks with a 10–20 hour weekly commitment. This position offers strong exposure to real-world engineering challenges and a valuable addition to your portfolio, with pay described as exceptional.