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Contra is seeking a skilled and dedicated Remote Backend Engineer to join our team on a part-time basis. The ideal candidate will possess strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript, along with an in-depth understanding of React and React Native. As a company, Contra offers a networking platform that allows users the freedom and opportunity to work independently.
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Expectations:
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- This is a remote role but candidate must be based in the United States
- Proficient in TypeScript and JavaScript.
- In-depth understanding of React and React Native.
- Familiarity with the following concepts:
- SEO
- Semantic HTML
- A/B Testing
- CI/CD
- Unit and Integration Testing
- Git
- Command Line
- Cloud Environments
- Containerization
- Performance Profiling
- Security Testing
- Experience with SQL databases (NoSQL is a plus).
- Experience in building RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.