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Contract Senior Web Services Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
Remote
Work Regime
remote
Experience
5+ years
Posted
2026-02-20T09:24:34-05:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

AgileDjangoGoNode.jsPythonSQL

Domain Knowledge

  • Engineering

Requirements

You have 5+ years of backend API development experience, ideally using Python/Django, Node.js/NestJS, or Golang/Gin, and have built APIs for at least 3 enterprise apps involving complex third-party integrations in fast-paced environments.

You are proficient in system design and SQL data modeling for high-traffic applications (10k+ daily users).

You bring hands-on experience implementing production-ready LLM features, including semantic search, vector databases, RAG, and prompt engineering.

You embrace continuous learning and see this role as a chance to solve technical challenges, blending legacy systems with modern web services.

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When the fit and business needs align, some contractors are invited to explore a transition into full-time roles.

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable database schemas and API interfaces to support large-scale user-generated content, with a focus on security, performance, and developer experience for enterprise-grade applications.

Architect clean, performant RESTful APIs, GraphQL solutions, and AI-powered features that bridge legacy systems with modern platforms, including Stripe, Shopify, Salesforce, and OpenAI.

Build and integrate Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and AI/ML capabilities, including semantic search, RAG, vector embeddings, and prompt engineering, to enhance application intelligence.

Guide end-to-end project execution from scoping client requirements to hands-on development using Python, Node.js, Go, and occasionally PHP, including troubleshooting third-party integrations, resolving performance bottlenecks, and writing automated tests.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions, working remotely with a globally distributed team across multiple time zones.

You have 5+ years of backend API development experience, ideally using Python/Django, Node.js/NestJS, or Golang/Gin, and have built APIs for at least 3 enterprise apps involving complex third-party integrations in fast-paced environments.