Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)

Contract Type: W2 Only

Duration: 6+ Months (With Possible Extension)

Location:

Pay Range: $70 – $75 per hour on W2

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Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a track record of success in delivering critical projects and a passion for high-quality coding and continuous learning. The role involves both greenfield development and enhancing existing microservices and monoliths, focusing on backend systems supporting our next-gen catalog, inventory, and orders systems. Ideal candidates should be continuous learners, excellent problem solvers, and passionate about code quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and optimize backend systems, including datastores, APIs, and event streams.
• Ensure backend systems are performant and scalable to accommodate growing data and load.
• Collaborate with internal teams for integration and iterative improvements based on feedback.
• Decompose product requirements into work units for quick delivery and easy iteration.
• Champion code quality, best practices, and collaboration within the team.

Must-Have Skills:

• Extensive experience in microservice application development using .NET Core, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in multiple datastore technologies, both RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Industry Experience:

Preferred candidates with experience in the hobby gaming industry, eCommerce, and high-volume transaction-based applications.

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