At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.
This is a fully remote job as a contractor for our client in the Law industry. This role's focus will be on creating internal applications for the company and its clients.
About the role
As a versatile Senior Full-Stack Developer, you will be responsible for building scalable and efficient applications using modern technologies. You will need a strong background in both frontend and backend development, a passion for creating user-friendly interfaces, and the ability to deploy and manage applications in cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities
Frontend Development:
- Design and implement user interfaces using the React JavaScript framework.
- Build and maintain components using Material-UI (MUI) to ensure a modern, cohesive design.
- Optimize web applications for performance and responsiveness.
Backend Development:
- Develop and maintain APIs using the Rust programming language and the Actix server framework.
- Ensure backend solutions are secure, efficient, and scalable.
Database Management:
- Work extensively with PostgreSQL for efficient and scalable data storage solutions.
Cloud and Virtual Machine Management:
- Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on AWS.
- Manage Linux virtual machines and related resources for application hosting and scaling.
Collaboration and Innovation:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies to improve the development process and end products.
Required Skills:
- Proficient in React for building dynamic and responsive UIs.
- Experience with Material-UI (MUI) for component-based frontend development.
- Strong knowledge of Rust, including experience with the Actix framework for server-side programming.
- Hands-on experience with AWS for deploying and managing cloud applications.
- Familiarity with virtual machine management and related tools.
- Proficiency in PostgreSQL for database management.
- Strong understanding of TypeScript for robust frontend development.
Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with other frontend frameworks or libraries.
- Knowledge of containerization tools such as Docker.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with Webpack for module bundling and frontend optimization.
- Experience working with Linux environments.
- Knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, Route53, and Bedrock.
- Experience with web services integration, including MS Graph, OAuth2, and AWS Rest API
Perks - What’s in it for you?
- Compensation range: $78,000 - $120,000 per year. Please note that the final salary offer may vary based on the candidate's seniority, specific skill set, and performance throughout the evaluation and interview process.
- Unlimited PTO
- National holidays
- Schedule: Overlapping with PST