Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Left Field Labs is a creative technology agency that builds innovative solutions for ambitious brands. They are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, focusing on Python development and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services using Python
- Design and implement databases using both SQL and NoSQL architecture
- Setup CI/CD pipelines using Github Actions and Google Cloud Build
- Collaborate with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to architectural guidelines
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across various backend systems and services
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and responsiveness
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge within the team
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in backend development and Wagtail
- Other Ad Hoc duties as assigned
Skills
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development
- Proficiency in Python with a deep understanding of its ecosystem, including frameworks like Django or Flask
- Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs
- Proficiency with HTML, CSS and Javascript/Typescript
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred)
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from conception to deployment
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience
- Experience with Go
- Experience with data science concepts and the Python ecosystem (pandas, numpy etc..)
- Expertise in implementing solutions with LLMs, including prompt engineering and integration with third-party APIs (eg, OpenAI, Vertex AI)
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Observed holidays
- A birthday floating holiday
- One paid Volunteer Time Off day annually
- Remote First environment with an internet and workspace stipend
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
- Education stipend
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