About the position
The Motley Fool is looking for a highly skilled Freelance Backend Developer with strong python skills. The ideal candidate will be at the forefront of our AI integration initiatives, working across teams to develop AI-based prototypes that can eventually be automated to production-grade solutions. This is a senior-level contract role that requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This is an independent contract position that will require roughly 40 hours of work per week for at least 12 months. The role is 100% remote, but candidates must be willing to have at least some schedule overlap with US-based teammates.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable AWS-native systems.
- Using Python, connect various internal tools with third party API’s.
- Utilize Infra-as-Code practices to automate and manage cloud-based resources efficiently, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for all internal tools and applications.
- Foster a proactive and adaptable approach to project challenges and evolving requirements.
- Display enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring within the team, especially in pushing forward technical skill sets and project management techniques.
Requirements
- 5+ years development experience.
- 2+ years of experience in cloud-based development.
- Experience with AWS services such as DynamoDB, Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, and API Gateway, and a particular interest in serverless architecture.
- Experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), enabling automated and reproducible infrastructure setups, scaling, and management across cloud environments.
- Experience with Docker.
- Strong online collaboration and communication skills, crucial for a fully remote working environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with front-end technologies, notably React or Next.JS, for seamless integration with front-end focused developments.
- A passion for long term investing and/or familiarity with The Motley Fool’s tools and services.
- Data Engineering experience.
