Backend Architect
Vertex Tech · Italy
- Type: gig
- Location: worldwide
- Compensation: CAD 110507–169106
- Timezone: UTC+7
About the role
About the Role
We are looking for a talented Backend Architect.
Requirements
- Swift - GraphQL - JavaScript - Elasticsearch - Python - GCP - 5+ years experience - Remote-first mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary - Flexible hours - Remote culture - Dev budget - Health insurance
What You Will Do
As a Backend Architect, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining our core backend systems. You will architect robust GraphQL APIs that efficiently serve data to our frontends, leveraging your expertise in Swift for server-side development where appropriate. Your work will involve building and optimizing search functionalities using Elasticsearch, and you will contribute to our data pipelines and tooling with Python scripts. A significant portion of your role will involve deploying and managing these services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a globally distributed product as a remote contractor. You will join a collaborative and innovative team that values clean code and elegant solutions. We offer a flexible work environment where your contributions directly impact our product's success and provide avenues for professional growth as we scale our infrastructure.
Who You Are
You are a seasoned Backend Architect with a proven track record of building scalable and performant systems. You possess a deep understanding of GraphQL and experience with JavaScript frameworks for backend services. You are proficient in Python for scripting and automation, comfortable with Elasticsearch for complex search requirements, and adept at deploying and managing applications on GCP. Your problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly make you an invaluable team member.
Required skills
- Swift
- GraphQL
- JavaScript
- Elasticsearch
- Python
- GCP
About Vertex Tech
Vertex Tech is a leading company in the marketing space, building innovative solutions for global teams.