About the Role
We’re looking for a part-time Senior Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale backend services that power our core products and support client-facing consulting engagements. This role blends strong technical execution with the ability to collaborate directly with clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
What You’ll Do
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Design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs
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Develop backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, Django, or similar)
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Deploy, operate, and monitor services running on AWS
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Design and work with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (DynamoDB)
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Work directly with consulting clients to understand technical requirements, clarify use cases, and support implementation
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Translate client needs into technical designs and production-ready solutions
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Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following modern engineering best practices
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Collaborate asynchronously with internal teams in a remote environment
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Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design decisions
Requirements
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3+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer (or equivalent hands-on project experience)
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Strong experience building and consuming REST APIs
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Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.)
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Experience deploying and running production services on AWS
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Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases
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Comfort with Git-based workflows (PRs, code reviews, CI/CD)
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Strong English communication skills
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Ability to communicate clearly with non-technical stakeholders and clients
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Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and thrive in a fully remote environment
Nice to Have
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Prior experience in consulting or client-facing engineering role
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Experience translating ambiguous requirements into technical solutions
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Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code or CI/CD pipelines
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Experience working on distributed or data-heavy systems
Benefits
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Fully remote, contractor-friendly engagement
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High ownership: you’ll design and ship production-grade backend services end-to-end
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Modern backend stack (Python + REST APIs) with strong engineering standards (testing, code reviews, CI/CD)
