Contract AWS Backend Developer ( Remote - US)

In your role as a Contract AWS Backend Developer at Jobgether, your primary responsibilities will include designing and maintaining scalable AWS-native backend infrastructures, developing serverless applications using Python, integrating various APIs, and employing Infrastructure-as-Code practices with Terraform. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring AI prototypes to life, ensuring high standards of code quality and scalability.

To be an ideal candidate for the Contract AWS Backend Developer role at Jobgether, you should possess 5+ years of software development experience and at least 2 years of hands-on work with AWS services and serverless architecture. Strong proficiency in Python, experience with Terraform and Docker, and excellent communication skills in a remote setting are essential.

Yes, the Contract AWS Backend Developer position at Jobgether is fully remote! This means you'll have the flexibility to work from anywhere in the US while collaborating with a dedicated team of professionals. Some schedule overlap during US working hours will be expected to ensure effective communication.

The expected duration for the Contract AWS Backend Developer role at Jobgether is a minimum of 12 months. This long-term contract allows you to immerse yourself in exciting projects and contribute to impactful AI initiatives, all while enjoying a flexible work schedule.

As a Contract AWS Backend Developer at Jobgether, you will earn a competitive hourly rate ranging from $80 to $110 USD, depending on your experience and qualifications. This generous pay reflects the value of your skills and contributions to the team.

When asked about your experience with AWS services, be ready to highlight specific projects where you utilized services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway. Focus on how you implemented solutions that met business needs, and be sure to mention any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

To answer this question effectively, discuss your understanding of serverless architecture principles and how you’ve leveraged AWS services to improve scalability and cost-effectiveness. Provide examples of projects where you deployed serverless applications and how you ensured they were reliable and maintainable.

Describe your experience with tools like Terraform, including how you've used IaC to automate infrastructure deployment and management. Share any specific examples where IaC improved efficiency, reduced errors, or supported consistent deployments.

When discussing code quality, mention practices like code reviews, testing, and following best practices for coding standards. You might also want to talk about performance optimization strategies you’ve implemented in past projects to maintain a high level of efficiency in your applications.

Highlight your communication tools and strategies when working with cross-functional teams, discussing how you ensure everyone is on the same page. Provide examples of successful collaborations and the impact they had on project outcomes.

Reflect on specific remote work challenges such as time management or communication barriers. Be sure to discuss concrete steps you took to address these issues, such as setting clear boundaries, maintaining regular check-ins, or utilizing collaboration tools effectively.

When asked about a technical problem, narrate a detailed story including the challenge, your thought process, and the innovative solution you devised. Make sure to highlight the significance of this solution and the skills you utilized to achieve it.

Explain how you continuously learn and adapt by mentioning workshops, webinars, online courses, or community involvement. Share specific areas of technology you're focusing on lately and how this knowledge can benefit your work as a Contract AWS Backend Developer.

Discuss instances where you have provided mentorship or technical guidance. Highlight the importance of knowledge sharing and your approach to helping others grow in their roles, creating a supportive and inclusive environment.

Share your enthusiasm for the role and the company by expressing how Jobgether's culture aligns with your values. Mention specific aspects of the company’s mission and projects that resonate with you, and how you see yourself contributing to their success.