[Hiring] Freelance Mid/Senior Backend Software Engineer @Left Field Labs

Role Description

Left Field Labs is currently looking to partner with Freelancers and Independent Contractors remotely! If you are a forward-thinking human ready to work on cutting-edge technologies with an out-of-the-box creative imagination, then we invite you to join us as we build our rosters and enrich our teams!

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mid-Sr. level Backend Software Engineer with a strong focus on Python and Go development. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable backend systems that power our critical applications. You will work closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions that meet business requirements and user needs.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable, secure Python backend services and robust SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Build and manage automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Google Cloud Build to streamline deployments.
• Partner with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical specs and clean architecture.
• Maintain high code standards through clean documentation, peer code reviews, and consistent best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex bugs and optimize backend systems for high performance, reliability, and responsiveness.
• Mentor junior engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and incorporate modern backend trends and Wagtail technologies.
• Support ad hoc technical initiatives and evolving engineering priorities as needed.
• Ad hoc duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Proficiency in Python with a deep understanding of its ecosystem, including frameworks like Django or Flask.
• Solid experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions preferred).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects from conception to deployment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Go!
• Expertise in implementing solutions with LLMs, including prompt engineering and integration with third-party APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Vertex AI).

Equal Opportunities

Left Field Labs is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and team members, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. This includes the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance related to an applicant's criminal history (LAMC 189.00). Left Field Labs makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled team members.

Left Field Labs is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $50.00 to $100.00 and applies only to jobs performed in Culver City, California. This range represents the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Please note that we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.