Technology Software Engineer - Backend

What are we looking for in our Software Engineer - Backend?

Contract - 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Remote, San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote) 
$60-65/hr on W2

Job Description

8+ years of industry experience in large-scale distributed systems. 
8+ years of hands-on, professional software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (Go, Python, Ruby, Java, C++)
Experienced with GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift basics, and the ability to design and implement maintainable APIs
Experienced with distributed caching layers, and distributed large scale data storage systems like Cassandra.
A track record of developing and improving highly scalable and reliable serving systems
Experience mentoring engineers, owning team processes, and leading cross-functional projects is preferred.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and to deliver projects on schedule
Entrepreneurial spirit. You are self-directed, innovative, and biased towards action in fast-paced environments. You love to build new things and thrive in ambiguity and even failure
Excellent communication skills. You partner effectively with teams in a fully remote environment and discuss complex topics with technical and non-technical audiences


TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

API Design
Distributed Systems
golang
GraphQL
Python
REST

Benefits
RussellTobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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Rate/Salary: $60-65/hr on W2