[Remote] Contract: Senior/Lead Full Stack Engineer (JavaScript and Python) 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

Workplace Platform, Staffing and RecruitingIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

JavaScriptPythonTypeScriptVue.jsNuxtReact.jsAngularAPI developmentDatabase designServer-side logicFront-end developmentScalabilityPerformance optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a fully remote position with a time zone requirement of PST +/-3 or willingness to overlap with 9 am - 3 pm PST.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for this Senior/Lead Software Engineer position?

Required skills include 8+ years of professional software development experience, deep knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+)/TypeScript and Python, extensive experience with modern JS frameworks like Vue.js (preferred), React, or Angular, experience with AI Agents or LLMs, and unit/end-to-end testing.

What is the work arrangement and team process like at Upwork?

The role is a contract position estimating 40 hours per week, involving collaboration in a Scrum process with sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, code reviews, and on-call rotations, using tools like Slack, Confluence, and Jira.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have 8+ years of experience, deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and Python, proficiency in modern JS frameworks (especially Vue.js), AI/ML experience with LLMs or agents, self-motivation, and intermediate English proficiency.

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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