Contract Software Engineer

Company Description DBByte is a modern data infrastructure platform built for speed, scale, and reliability, enabling organizations to run fast, resilient applications across the internet. The company provides high-performance object storage and global content delivery designed to support demanding, data-intensive products. With a focus on performance at every layer, DBByte simplifies how data is stored, served, and scaled, reducing infrastructure complexity for engineering teams. By removing bottlenecks and streamlining data operations, DBByte helps product teams innovate more quickly and deliver consistent, reliable user experiences.
Role Description The Contract Software Engineer will work full time in a remote capacity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain backend services that support DBByte’s data infrastructure platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include implementing and optimizing APIs, integrating with storage and content delivery components, writing clean and testable code, and troubleshooting performance and reliability issues. The role involves participating in code reviews, contributing to technical design discussions, and improving existing systems for scalability and resilience. The engineer will also document technical decisions, follow secure coding and best practices, and coordinate with product and operations teams to deliver features on schedule.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in Computer Science, including data structures, algorithms, and systems concepts.
Experience in Back-End Web Development and Software Development, building and maintaining server-side services and APIs.
Proficiency in Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), using at least one modern language (e.g., Go, Java, Python, or similar).
Familiarity with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization for high-scale environments.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, with experience using version control tools such as Git.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently in a remote, contract setting.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Work arrangement
Yes