Job Specifications
Backend Engineer (Contract) – Hybrid | 1–3 Days/Week Onsite
Location: Charlotte, NC
Pay Rate: Up to $89/hr (W2 contract)
Contract Role: 6 months
We’re looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join a high-impact team working on large-scale, high-volume systems that power critical user experiences. This is an opportunity to contribute to core backend services, drive technical excellence, and help shape key components of a fast-moving product ecosystem.
Top Skills We’re Looking For
2–3+ years of strong native development experience
Scala preferred, or strong Java background
API design and client/server contract experience
Experience with Swift or Kotlin
What You’ll Do
Build and enhance core backend services and data aggregation layers with a focus on scalability, quality, and rapid iteration
Develop high-quality integrations across internal services and external data partners
Automate build, deployment, testing, monitoring, and data pipeline workflows
Collaborate closely with front-end teams to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions
Contribute to process improvements and adopt new tools/skills as the product grows
Take ownership of highly impactful systems that directly shape the user experience
Work in a fast-paced environment with a start-up-like culture and strong mission-driven mindset
What We’re Looking For
Experience working with Scala, Java, or other functional programming languages
Strong background in microservices, messaging patterns, and deployment models
Proven experience designing and building scalable, testable APIs
Proficiency in Scala is highly valued
Native app development background in Kotlin or Swift
Hands-on experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS, or similar messaging technologies
Experience with Kubernetes and containerized environments
Solid foundation in OOP, design patterns, algorithms, networking, and Linux systems
Strong understanding of web application internals, scalability, SQL, and database schema design
Familiarity with ORM concepts and production infrastructure needs
Ability to mentor, collaborate, and communicate effectively
Experience with Agile/Scrum
5+ years of industry experience as a backend engineer
If you're passionate about building impactful backend systems, enjoy solving big problems, and want to contribute to meaningful user experiences, we’d love to connect.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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