Overview
We are seeking a Freelance Lead Backend Software Developer to join our product development team at Left Field Labs. This role involves collaborating with our Engineering Lead, Front-End Developers, and other team members to design and implement robust and extensible APIs and back-end architecture for various complex software platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of multi-tier environments using a variety of storage, caching, and state-driven endpoint options.
- Provide leadership and direction on data modeling, controller code, session management, authentication, authorization, security, scalability, testability, and integrations with remote systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience with Python (8+ years).
- Experience with Flask & Django (3+ years).
- Strong experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) through both ORM and native SQL.
- Experience working with microservices and containers.
- Expertise in REST API development.
- Proficiency with package managers and environment tools (pip, virtualenv, npm, yarn).
- Comfortable working in Mac and Linux environments, including command line.
- Experience developing and deploying on cloud computing platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Basic working knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Experience writing and running unit tests.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Bonus Points
- Experience creating and maintaining Docker containers.
- Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Knowledge and interest in automation and scripting (including bash scripts).
- Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore, MongoDB).
- Experience with Message Queues (Google Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ, etc).
- Prior working experience for a startup or an agency.
About Us
Left Field Labs is a team of engineers, designers, strategists, information architects, and creative technologists who thrive at the intersection of imagination and scientific rigor. We aim to inspire a more positive world by being a driving force for culture, innovation, and invention. We operate fully remote, allowing our team members the flexibility to work from anywhere within the U.S. and Canada time zones while maintaining a balanced relationship with their personal life.
Join us if you are passionate about crafting unique solutions through empathy, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are ready to take on new challenges.
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