Staff Software Engineer (Contract) — Monolith Migration

hackajob; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company focused on talent matching is seeking a Mid-Senior level contractor. The role requires expertise in Python and MySQL/PostgreSQL, and responsibilities include leading the decommissioning of their Rails monolith while facilitating effective multi-team efforts in modernizing their tech stack. Candidates should have strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in Python and MySQL/PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with modern development frameworks.
• Experience with breaking apart monoliths and utilizing appropriate strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead decommissioning of Rails monolith as we transition to non-Ruby ecosystems.
• Support engineering efforts for effective decommission across teams.
• Ensure comprehensive test suites including integration tests.

Skills

Python

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Python/Django

Rust

Problem solving

Strong communication

Job description

A tech company focused on talent matching is seeking a Mid-Senior level contractor. The role requires expertise in Python and MySQL/PostgreSQL, and responsibilities include leading the decommissioning of their Rails monolith while facilitating effective multi-team efforts in modernizing their tech stack. Candidates should have strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities, and a passion for leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.