Remote Mechanical Engineer – Contract

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to provide expert technical guidance on system architecture, troubleshoot complex issues, and optimise performance across distributed, cloud‑based platforms. This fully remote contract position allows you to work from anywhere while collaborating with product, engineering, and operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Design and evaluate scalable system architectures that meet evolving business and technical requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve high‑priority production issues with minimal downtime.
• Develop and document engineering best practices, standards, and guidelines for cross‑team adoption.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to ensure quality and security standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience with distributed systems, microservices, or large‑scale backend infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and a track record of resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation and communicate architectural decisions effectively.

Required skills

• Python, Java, Go, or Rust programming languages.
• Cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Containerisation tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Technical documentation.

What we offer

• Contract role with an hourly rate of $20‑$40.
• Fully remote work – work from anywhere.
• Opportunity to influence technical strategy for high‑impact projects.