Backend Software Engineer (Contract)

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design, develop, test and maintain backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Python and Flask
• ▹Develop new functionality within an established production codebase while maintaining existing system behavior and compatibility
• ▹Design and optimize database schemas, SQL queries and data access patterns using MSSQL and MySQL
• ▹Investigate existing architecture, dependencies and business logic to understand how changes may affect interconnected systems
• ▹Troubleshoot and resolve backend performance, reliability and data-related issues
• ▹Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and participate in code reviews
• ▹Identify technical risks, dependencies and potential impacts before implementing changes
• ▹Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to understand requirements
• ▹Contribute to the reliability, scalability and maintainability of backend systems

Requirements

• ▹Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• ▹2+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on backend development
• ▹Strong proficiency with Python
• ▹Professional experience developing backend applications and services using Flask or a comparable Python web framework
• ▹Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices
• ▹Strong experience with relational databases and SQL, including schema design, query development and optimization
• ▹Experience with MSSQL and/or MySQL
• ▹Experience working effectively within large or established codebases
• ▹Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand unfamiliar systems
• ▹Strong communication and collaboration skills
• ▹Ability to work independently and manage assigned projects through completion

Soft skills

About the company

ArenaNet develops and publishes the Guild Wars game series, which has over 21 million players worldwide.