[Remote] Contract: Senior/Lead Backend Engineer at Upwork

Latin America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Work Marketplace, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have solid software development experience using Java or Kotlin, extensive knowledge of REST and/or GraphQL, and experience writing well-structured unit tests. They should also have experience with relational and non-relational databases, a consistent track record of collaborating with large, distributed teams, and be comfortable working with AWS. Experience building high load web applications and solving scalability issues is also required, along with a desire to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

The Senior/Lead Backend Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable server-side logic, databases, and APIs. They will architect and optimize backend systems for performance and reliability, implement security measures, and contribute to codebase enhancements. Responsibilities also include staying updated on technologies, participating in code and design reviews, providing technical guidance to junior developers, documenting code, analyzing system performance, and responding to incidents. The role involves participating in the Scrum process and managing time effectively to meet project deliverables, coordinating with the team during core hours.

Skills

Backend Development

Java

Kotlin

API Design

Database Architecture

Scalability

Performance Optimization

Security Implementation

Technical Debt Reduction

Codebase Enhancement

Testing

System Design

Upwork

Online platform connecting freelancers and clients

About Upwork

Upwork connects freelancers with clients looking for various services in the gig economy, which focuses on short-term contracts instead of permanent jobs. The platform allows freelancers to create profiles that showcase their skills, while clients can post job listings for specific projects. Freelancers bid on these projects, and clients choose the best candidates based on proposals and reviews. Upwork earns revenue through service fees charged to freelancers based on their earnings, with a tiered structure that rewards long-term client relationships. The platform also offers premium memberships and additional services for enhanced visibility and access to job listings. Upwork provides tools for time tracking, invoicing, and project management, making it easier for both freelancers and clients to manage their work and payments. The goal of Upwork is to facilitate successful project completion by bridging the gap between freelancers and clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$143.8MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Fiverr and Toptal threatens Upwork's market share.

The new Fiverr-style Project Catalog may commoditize services, reducing freelancers' perceived value.

Strategic shifts under new management may not align with current client expectations.

Differentiation

Upwork connects freelancers with clients across diverse industries, enhancing global work opportunities.

The platform offers tools like time tracking and invoicing for efficient project management.

Upwork's tiered fee structure incentivizes long-term client relationships, differentiating it from competitors.

Upsides

Upwork's acquisition of Objective AI enhances its AI capabilities for better talent matching.

The introduction of Featured Jobs increases visibility for job posts, attracting more candidates.

Upwork's recognition as the top job posting site boosts its credibility among employers.

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