Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

At 66degrees, we believe in embracing the challenge and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

66degrees is seeking a contractor to work on a 9-week remote assignment with potential to extend. Interested candidates should have the following required skills and the ability to work independently and within a team environment. Need candidates to start by the second week of November.

Responsibilities

• Creating RESTful APIs using Python frameworks like Flask or Django to serve data to the front-end.
• Designing and managing databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) to store and retrieve application data
• Identifying and fixing bugs across the entire application stack.
• Using Git to track code changes, collaborate with other developers, and manage releases.
• Solid grasp of Python syntax, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.

Qualifications

Ability to work in UK hours - 2-10 PM IST/ 3 PM -11 PM IST

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• 5+ years of experience in developing serverless & cloud-native applications
• Experience in both front-end and back-end development
• Required Skills: React and Python (5 years)
• Experience with GraphQL, SSR, RSC, Redux and MaterialUI is desired
• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desired
• Expertise in working with API frameworks
• Proficiency in developing applications on the Google Cloud Platform suite of products and services is a plus 
• Familiar with unit testing and test-driven development (TDD)
• Familiar with agile processes and git
• Background in professional services/consulting
• Strong communication skills