[Remote] Contract: Staff Full-Stack Engineer at Upwork

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Human Resources, Staffing and Recruiting, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Java. A deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, and HTML is essential, along with experience using a JS framework like Vue, React, or Angular. Extensive knowledge of REST, experience with relational databases, and a consistent track record of writing well-structured unit, integration, and e2e tests are also required. Additionally, candidates need self-motivation, self-organization, self-education skills, great communication and collaboration abilities with at least a B1 English level, and availability for full-time project work (40 hours/week) including live meetings from 8-11 am Pacific Time, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

The Staff Full-Stack Engineer will collaborate with CX&Trust Engineering leadership, other engineering teams, stakeholders, product managers, and designers to build systems that enhance Trust and Safety on Upwork's platform and improve Customer Experience/Support efficiency. This role involves impacting multiple teams and engineering leadership, with opportunities to support various CX&T Engineering domains. The engineer will champion Engineering Excellence within CX&T Engineering, driving initiatives to boost efficiency and performance, sharing ownership of code domains, and actively working to enhance code quality and reduce technical debt. Responsibilities include business requirement analysis, system design, prototyping, coding, code reviews, writing supporting documentation, initiating projects, managing Proofs of Concept (PoCs) end-to-end, driving vendor assessments, cross-team leadership, and mentoring junior/mid-level engineers.

Skills

Software Development

System Design

Scalability

Engineering Methodologies

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

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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