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Contractor: Senior Backend Software Engineering Services

NewselaArgentina | Brazil | MexicoRemote, Onsite

Seeking to hire a Contractor based out of Brazil, Argentina or Mexico for Senior Backend Software Engineering Services.

Scope of Services:


  • Back-end engineering services for the content API's and content engineering teams.
  • Maintain our content licensing and provisioning and visibility technologies by building out our architecture to encompass the growing features and permutations of content acquired. Own the expanding and governing content and metadata APIs
  • Help maintain and grow our back-end data stores, work with cross teams to expand the end points to fit and be versatile for different UX's and consumption points.
  • Strong communication abilities with app developers and data stakeholders relating to data system changes and data inquiries.
  • Strong ability to translate product data requests into meaningful content api design.
  • Deep domain knowledge and radiation of that knowledge through documentation,  recorded demos, technical presentations, discussions, and incident reviews experience with python web frameworks.
  • Strong ability to conduct root-cause analyses relating to queries about data irregularities and complex bugs

Why you're a great fit:


  • You have 5+ years of backend experience in software development and have demonstrated success working in a software as a service (SaaS) environment.
  • You are able to leverage your intermediate experience in Python to effectively build and deploy highly performant and well tested REST APIs and create performant data models.
  • Additionally, you have a firm understanding of relational databases and experience in writing SQL and optimizing data models, as well as writing and optimizing queries with scalability and performance in mind. 
  • On top of your technical skills, you are excited to work in a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports continued improvement through code reviews and feedback. 
  • You take pride in your ability to identify missing requirements early in the development cycle, create and maintain performant and scalable backend systems, write  resilient and testable code, and deliver on sprint commitments. 

Please note that given the nature of the contract, this role will not be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefits. 


Life at Newsela

We're a team that is dedicated to unlocking the written word for everyone. Nothing makes us happier than engaged readers. So we've built an Instructional Content Platform that brings together fascinating, accessible content with integrated assessments and insights. We're building a future where vibrant digital reading experiences will supercharge reading engagement and learning in every subject. Launched in 2013, more than 200 million Newsela articles have been read by students, making Newsela the number 1 online news source for students. When students read articles and take Common Core-aligned quizzes online, they are developing the critical nonfiction literacy skills that empower them to take part in conversations about complex issues, and prepare them for academic and professional success. To read more, visit http://www.newsela.com and follow @newsela on Twitter.
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