Back-end Developer, Contractor (6-month)

June 15

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We deliver news about Canadians to Canadians, 24/7/365 via our prestigious clients.

News • Journalism • Media Monitoring • Stylebooks • Custom Content Creation

201 - 500

Description

• Design, development, implementation, and roll-out of back-end code • Hybrid position involving remote and on-site work • Work across back-end technology stack including Python, Flask, JavaScript, NodeJS, MySQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB • Support existing software and automate manual processes • Build data integrations with third-party APIs and core systems • Build features assisting in migrating data from legacy systems • Collaborate with a team to define, design, and promote new features • Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of services • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or equivalent • Minimum 5 years’ experience with AWS micro-services such as CDK, Lambda, IAM, DynamoDB, API Gateway, VPC, EC2, RDS, Code Pipeline • Proficiency in programming and automation scripting using one or more of the following languages: Python, JavaScript • Strong working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database systems • Experience with source control tools such as GIT and GitHub Actions • Experience implementing and integrating with RESTful web services • Familiarity with one or more programming languages such as C++, C#, AngularJS • Deadline-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple work assignments • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, technical and otherwise

Benefits

• Knowledge of media and newsroom workflows • Experience with asynchronous programming and task scheduling