Senior Backend Engineer
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- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Remote
- Employment Type: Contract
- Company: Upwork
- Team: Ads & Monetization - Hybrid Workforce Solutions
- Salary: Not specified (Contract Position)
Upwork is the world’s work marketplace, connecting freelancers with clients. This engagement is through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions (HWS) Team, a global group of professionals supporting Upwork’s business. This role is within the Ads & Monetization Team, which drives Upwork’s revenue stream through Connects, Advertising Products, and Marketplace Design.
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to the technical excellence of the team, focusing on backend development, database design, and documentation. You’ll collaborate with engineering teams and product managers to deliver top-notch products to users, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of backend development principles.
- Experience with database design and maintenance.
- Experience with documentation for compliance, particularly in financial technology or ledger systems.
- Ability to create, implement, and document software architecture solutions.
- Experience with systems design, software development, and managing technical debt.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design & Development: Design, build, and optimize software systems for performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
- Leadership: Lead and implement technical strategies within and across teams, aligning with long-term objectives.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management and cross-functional teams to resolve complex challenges.
- Communication: Communicate architectural strategies effectively to stakeholders.
- Mentorship: Mentor all levels of engineers, promote knowledge sharing, conduct code reviews, and develop supporting documentation.
- Monitoring & Optimization: Monitor system performance, drive optimization initiatives, and enhance reliability and scalability.
- Incident Response: Participate in on-call rotations and respond to incidents.
- Technical Debt Management: Drive management of technical debt.
Application Instructions
- This is an engagement through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions (HWS) Team. Interested candidates should apply through Upwork’s platform.
Company Information
- Company: Upwork
- Website: https://www.upwork.com/
- Description: Upwork is the world’s work marketplace, connecting freelancers with clients.
Skills
Backend Development
Database Design
Software Architecture
Systems Design
Documentation
Scalability
Reliability
Security
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Collaboration
Communication
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