Artisan Studios is a digital innovation consultancy comprised of strategists, engineers, and designers who are passionate about the potential of technology. We provide full-service technology strategy and solution services to global leaders tasked with bringing disruptive change to their organizations. Specializing in the retail, restaurant, and hospitality spaces, we help organizations thrive in the digital world.

We are looking to grow our team of Artisans with a Senior Backend Engineer.

This is a 1099 contract position.

The Senior Backend Engineer is responsible for developing a backend framework dedicated to continuously running integration tests across the entire enterprise internally at Artisan Studios. You work closely and collaboratively with other Artisans across all disciplines to deliver excellence and innovation.

• Comfortable working with the following technologies and expert level in at least three: Golang, Python, PSQL / MySQL / Dynamo DB, SQL Alchemy, AWS Lambda, AWS RDS, AWS and Kubernetes
• Edge Computing: Develop and deploy solutions that leverage edge computing principles to enhance the performance and responsiveness of our products
• Generative AI: Contribute to the development and integration of generative AI models and algorithms
• Leverage APIs across the enterprise to simulate real-world work loads that span across systems
• Maintain communication with stakeholders on progress towards objectives and managing expectations
• Proactively troubleshoot to deliver high quality solutions

Are you an innovator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you interested in driving change? Can you play well with both humans and machines? Can you hang with the best the industry has to offer? Do you enjoy the flexibility that comes with a remote work environment? If so, then we’ve got a place for you.

• 4-7 years of experience using Golang at an “expert” level
• 2+ years of Python experience
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes concepts, components, and APIs
• Backend API development and solution architecture experience
• Experience building cloud architectures
• Experience with dev-ops automations with AWS
• Direct experience leveraging REST APIs
• Knowledge of generative AI models, algorithms, and their practical applications

• Degree in computer science or related degree/technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• Experience with DevOps automations with multiple cloud providers and technologies
• Experience with eCommerce and retail solutions & environments

• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Action-Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances

We are a creative company with a deep and equal passion for strategy, technology and design. Our work is diverse and so is our team. We are committed to building a culture where differences are embraced. Our team is fantastic, but we've got room for you if you're interested...

We believe our differences make us stronger. To ensure our culture continues to incorporate everyone’s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status.

As a remote-first, digitally innovative technology consulting firm, we pride ourselves on our ability to meet the needs of our clients. As such, you may be required to travel quarterly, depending on the specific client responsibilities of your role. This position requires constant operation of a computer, various software programs and other electronic productivity tools. This position requires prolonged observation of a computer screen. Additionally, it requires regular participation in virtual meetings and trainings.