Backend Developer (Remote)
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About the Role
We are hiring a freelance Backend Developer for one of our clients to work on AI systems. The role requires deep experience in Scala, Kotlin, or OCaml, and expertise in Docker/CI environments.
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Responsibilities
- Apply language expertise to evaluate technical tasks against real world professional standards, reviewing code level situations and providing written assessments
- Work inside containerized repositories (docker), running and interpreting programmatic and CI style checks
- Provide clear written rationales explaining expert judgments and complete well defined, time bounded tasks with explicit evaluation criteria
- Utilize strong CS fundamentals, fast ramp up, and high ownership to deliver high quality work products
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI systems into specialized engineering domains
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in one or more of Scala, Kotlin, and/or OCaml
- Strong foundation in functional/OOP JVM development, distributed systems, and data engineering contexts
- Expertise in Docker/CI based repository environments and ability to read automated checks
- Strong articulation of what code does, why, and how it achieves outcomes
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong ownership and accountability for delivering high quality work products
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Role Overview
- We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking a Software Engineer – Scala / Kotlin / OCaml to work on a freelance basis.
- This expert software engineer will apply deep, hands on experience in Scala, Kotlin, and/or OCaml to assess complex, real world technical scenarios and shape the performance of cutting edge AI systems.
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in computer science, fast ramp up, and high ownership, with a focus on delivering precise, structured written assessments and clear, articulable rationales.
Key Responsibilities
- Apply language expertise to evaluate technical tasks against real world professional standards, reviewing intricate code level situations and providing written assessments.
- Work inside containerized repositories (docker), running and interpreting programmatic and CI style checks to judge whether an engineering environment is sound.
- Provide clear written rationales explaining expert judgments and complete well defined, time bounded tasks with explicit evaluation criteria.
- Utilize strong CS fundamentals, fast ramp up, and high ownership to deliver high quality work products, with a focus on flexibility across languages.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure seamless integration of AI systems into specialized engineering domains.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience in one or more of Scala, Kotlin, and/or OCaml, with a strong foundation in functional/OOP JVM development, distributed systems, and data engineering contexts.
- Expertise in Docker/CI based repository environments and the ability to read automated checks, or the ability to ramp up on these quickly.
- Strong articulation of not just 'what' code does, but also 'why' and 'how' it achieves specific outcomes.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Strong ownership and accountability for delivering high quality work products, with a focus on meeting explicit evaluation criteria.
More About the Opportunity
- This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the AI and technology industry, contributing to the development of cutting edge AI systems that drive innovation and growth.
- With a focus on specialized engineering domains, this expert software engineer will play a critical role in shaping the future of AI and its applications.
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