Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Software Engineering
Date Posted
April 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Contract Senior Web Services Engineer at Fueled, you’ll design and implement scalable database schemas and API interfaces to support large-scale user-generated content, with a focus on security, performance, and developer experience for enterprise-grade applications.
- • You will architect clean, performant RESTful APIs, GraphQL solutions, and AI-powered features that bridge legacy systems with modern platforms, including Stripe, Shopify, Salesforce, and OpenAI.
- • You will build and integrate Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and AI/ML capabilities, including semantic search, RAG, vector embeddings, and prompt engineering, to enhance application intelligence.
- • You will guide end-to-end project execution from scoping client requirements to hands-on development using Python, Node.js, Go, and occasionally PHP, including troubleshooting third-party integrations, resolving performance bottlenecks, and writing automated tests.
- • You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions, working remotely with a globally distributed team across multiple time zones.
- • Within your first three months, you will lead the technical delivery of a high-traffic web services project, ensuring reliability and scalability.
- • You will drive measurable performance gains across API response times and deployment efficiency.
- • You will establish or refine reusable internal tooling and patterns that elevate engineering consistency across projects.
- • You will build trusted relationships with product and design peers to deliver technically sound, strategically aligned solutions.
- • You will become a go-to technical voice within Fueled’s back-end engineering practice — influencing direction and mentoring others.
🎯 Requirements
- • 5+ years of backend API development experience, ideally using Python/Django, Node.js/NestJS, or Golang/Gin
- • Built APIs for at least 3 enterprise apps involving complex third-party integrations in fast-paced environments
- • Strong understanding of agile methodologies and belief that effective collaboration drives the best results
- • Proficient in system design and SQL data modeling for high-traffic applications (10k+ daily users)
- • Hands-on experience implementing production-ready LLM features, including semantic search, vector databases, RAG, and prompt engineering
- • Embraces continuous learning and sees this role as a chance to solve technical challenges, blending legacy systems with modern web services
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote position open to applicants anywhere around the globe
- • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for major brands like Google, Apple, The New York Times, ESPN, Victoria’s Secret, MGM Resorts, Albertsons, and CLEAR
- • Access to Fueled’s contractor network with project invitations tailored to expertise and availability
- • Potential pathway to explore transition into full-time roles based on fit and business needs
- • Collaborative, globally distributed team culture valuing flexibility, creativity, and cutting-edge technology
- • Supportive hiring process with guaranteed responses to all applicants and privacy-compliant data handling
Skills & Technologies
About Fueled, LLC
Fueled is a digital product agency that designs and develops custom mobile apps, websites, and digital experiences for leading brands. They specialize in creating innovative solutions that drive business growth and enhance user engagement. Their services span strategy, design, development, and ongoing support, with a focus on cutting-edge technologies and user-centric design principles. Fueled partners with clients across various industries, including media, retail, and finance, to build impactful digital products that solve complex business challenges and deliver measurable results.
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