We Make Remote Work Remarkable • TopTalent from LatAm
Hello! We are GoFasti, a Talent-as-a-Service. GoFasti bridges the gap between world-class developers and designers from LatAm and first-class companies around the globe.
We need an English-fluent Principal Backend Engineer (.NET & PHP), based in Latin America, available to work remotely.
We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, who embraces changes while maintaining strong attention to detail. An interested and proactive person, who's constantly learning and improving their skills.
Are you the one we are looking for?
Responsibilities:
- Lead the backend engineering team in designing, developing, and maintaining web applications using .NET and PHP.
- Architect new systems and solutions with scalability, performance, and security in mind.
- Provide accurate time and effort estimates for new features and system enhancements.
- Oversee the migration of legacy PHP codebases to modern .NET-based solutions.
- Ensure team deliverables align with project timelines and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, designers, and project managers.
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices.
- Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience with .NET development.
- 10+ years overall software engineering experience
- Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing deliverables.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.
- Experience building and integrating RESTful APIs.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
It's a plus:
- Experience with TypeScript, React.js or Vue.js.
- Experience with Java, Scala, Kotlin or familiarity with Java-based systems.
- Experience with Python and Python frameworks and libraries
- Familiarity with web performance optimization and security best practices.
- Prior experience in legacy system modernization and migration projects.
Compensation:
- The Salary range offered for this position varies from (USD) $5,500 - $6,000 per month, depending on seniority and skillset.
- This position is for an independent contractor, through a payroll platform.
- The talent will work REMOTELY allocated at our client.
Here are the steps for this process:
Application review/approval > Screening interview with GoFasti's team > We build and send your profile to our client > Profile review/approval by client > Interview with the client > Hiring and onboarding.
Once you apply for the job, our team will review your resume. If it meets the requirements, we will contact you and move forward in the process.
Note for Candidates Approached Directly:
If you were contacted directly by a member of our team and are interested in this opportunity, please do not apply through this link. Instead, reach out to the person who contacted you to coordinate a meeting.
Thank you!
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