Contract: Senior Staff Back-end Engineer
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Description
Upwork offers a crucial role for a Senior Staff Back-end Engineer to join our Ads & Monetization Team. The chosen candidate will drive backend development, database design, and maintain compliance with financial technology. This engagement is through Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions Team, supporting various aspects of the company’s business globally.
At Upwork, a substantial $3.3 billion worth of work was completed by skilled professionals last year. Join our team and help innovate and deliver excellent products to our users.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Engineering, Data Science teams, and Product Managers to create outstanding products for our users.
Participate in planning and executing high-quality projects with product management and engineering teams.
Translate larger visions and features into actionable plans, considering trade-offs to achieve goals.
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable server-side logic, databases, and APIs.
Conduct code reviews, share ownership of code domain, and improve code quality.
Handle complex projects with minimal guidance, potentially leading to strategic changes.
Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and write supporting documentation.
Monitor system performance, respond to incidents promptly, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
Requirements
8+ years of professional experience in software development.
Proficiency in Java and RESTful services.
Expertise in writing well-structured unit tests.
Deep knowledge of relational databases and distributed system design.
Proven track record in building and supporting high-load web applications.
Experience with financial technology or ledger systems.
Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Comfortable working with AWS and cloud-based environments.
Eagerness to learn new technologies continuously.
Experience with implementing virtual currencies, ledger systems, or financial technology.
About
Upwork is a global work marketplace that serves a wide range of clients, from one-person startups to over 30% of the Fortune 100. By providing a trusted platform, Upwork helps businesses and freelancers work efficiently and unlock their potential. With a global team and diverse work culture, Upwork aims to deliver innovative solutions and significant value to its users.
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