Senior Backend Contractor

Data Infrastructure and Analytics company
Remote
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Recruiter
Anastasiya Ivanenko
Roles:
Backend
Must-have skills:
AWSDockerKubernetesPython
Considering candidates from:
Spain and Ukraine
Work arrangement: Remote
Industry: Data Infrastructure and Analytics
Language: English
Level: Senior
Required experience: 7+ years
Size: 2 - 10 employees

Senior Backend Contractor

Data Infrastructure and Analytics company
Remote
Our client is a platform company that replaces traditional ticket-based workflows with agent-powered automation and real-time orchestration Their product is intended for enterprise IT operation.
Tasks:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend technologies and APIs.
  • Implement and manage Docker deployments and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Optimize applications for maximum performance, speed, and scalability.
  • Collaborate closely with AI and frontend engineers to deliver integrated solutions.

Must-have:
  • Strong proficiency in Python and FastAPI
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of Graph Databases and PostgreSQL
  • Cloud experience with AWS
  • CI/CD pipelines using CircleCI (or similar alternatives)
  • Proven track record of architecting backend systems
  • Evidence of contributing to long-term projects (12+ months)
  • Hands-on experience in building and deploying production-grade systems at scale
  • Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal)

Interview process:
  1. Intro call with Toughbyte
  2. Technical Exercise – 3 hours, role dependent.
  3. Interview with Founding Engineer (45 min) – Technical / System Design.
  4. Interview with CTO (45 min) – System Design.
  5. Interview with CEO (30 min) – System Design & Previous Projects.
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