Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading Google Cloud Premier Partner. We believe that engineering takes heart. Focusing exclusively on Google Cloud, we help our clients achieve the most innovative and disruptive transformations in their industries.

Overview of Role

66degrees is seeking a senior contractor to engage on a 4+ month remote assignment with potential to extend. Interested candidates should have the following required skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. 

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing, architecting, and implementing microservices architecture.
• 5+ years of experience in designing architecture.
• Proficiency  in Java is required. As well in one of the following: JavaScript, Python, or Typescript.
• Accountable for App dependencies (e.g. 3rd party restful calls, Kafka, Database, and Ping) is desired however not required. 
• Experience developing applications on the Google Cloud Platform suite of products and services is desirable.
• Deep knowledge of software architecture in distributed systems.
• Able to conduct code reviews and mentor software engineers.
• 5+ years of experience in developing cloud-native applications. 
• Experience in both front-end and back-end development (must have deeper experience in backend development, but familiarity and exposure with full-stack development required).
• Familiar with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD).
• Familiar with the scrum process and Git.
• Experience establishing CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery.
• Background in professional services/consulting.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eager to work in a teamwork/collaborative environment.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.