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Backend Engineer

Data Freelance Hub, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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This role is for a Backend Engineer on a 6-month contract, offering competitive pay. Key skills include 5+ years in Python, AWS serverless architecture, RESTful APIs, and microservices. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US.

United States

Job Description A global leader in digital platforms and large-scale software systems is looking for a Backend Engineer to build and enhance mission‑critical backend services. You’ll work with modern serverless architecture using Python, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, Kinesis, SQS, RDS, and S3. This is a contract role full ownership, modern technology, and the ability to ship impactful work that will be used by millions of end users. What makes this opportunity exciting? The environment is fast‑moving, cloud‑native, and engineering‑led, no legacy monoliths. You’ll architect microservices from scratch, improve API performance, and influence system design. If you’re passionate about distributed systems, automation, and solving real‑world scale challenges, this team will give you autonomy, learning opportunities, and meaningful technical impact from day one.

Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of backend software development using Python

Experience designing and delivering RESTful APIs & Microservices

Experience deploying serverless applications with AWS Lambda

Strong experience with AWS infrastructure/services

Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases

Solid grasp of object‑oriented & functional programming principles

Understanding of microservice architecture, event‑driven design, and distributed systems

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience with Docker or Kubernetes

Experience with design patterns, algorithms, and data structures

Ability to design systems for scalability and low latency

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

90% Python + AWS Serverless (Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, Kinesis, SQS, S3, RDS)

10% Container platforms (Docker / Kubernetes)

Daily Responsibilities

80% Hands‑On Development & Architecture

20% Team Collaboration

The Offer Competitive contract rate

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full‑time basis now and in the future.

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