Software Engineer Backend

Job Title: Software Engineer - Backend
Location: Remote (PST hours preferred)
Duration: 6 Months(Contract)

JOB DESCRIPTION
We re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer (Contractor) to join client s Content Platform team.
In this role, you ll focus on migrating legacy Python services from client s legacy Python monolith to modern Golang services owned by various Product teams. Experience with Python and Golang is a must. You'll use internal tools and processes developed by the Content Platform team to accelerate our migration from Python to Go. We're seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at solving complex problems, and collaborates effortlessly across teams.
Responsibilities include:
- Migrate and refactor existing Python logic into Golang services owned by various other teams.
- Rapidly learn and adapt to internal tools, systems, and processes to speed up migration.
- Collaborate closely with engineers across teams to ensure smooth delivery.
- Debug complex issues quickly and provide clear, actionable solutions.
- Maintain high-quality, well-tested code with thorough validation.
- Identify and implement improvements in our migration tooling.
What We re Looking For:
- 5 years of experience in backend development, ideally in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong expertise in Golang and Python.
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Quick learner with the ability to pick up unfamiliar tools or systems quickly.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, able to work effectively in distributed teams.