Seeking a Junior Software Engineer for a 6-month contract role, fully remote in the US. You will work on large-scale, cloud-based applications using Golang and Angular. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to gain experience in mission-critical systems with mentorship and a focus on work-life balance.
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Junior Software Engineer / Fully Remote / Golang / Angular
Los Angeles, California
100% Remote
Contract
$50/hr - $60/hr
Job Description
We’re hiring a Junior Software Engineer for a contract role based in the United States supporting a large-scale infrastructure and transportation technology organization that operates critical, high-traffic systems nationwide. You’ll work on modern, cloud-based applications using Angular on the frontend and Golang on the backend, contributing to platforms that impact millions of users daily.
This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer who wants exposure to real-world, mission-critical software without the chaos of a typical startup. You’ll learn from experienced engineers, work with clean architecture and modern tooling, and see how software supports massive physical infrastructure. The team values mentorship, sustainable work-life balance, and long-term growth. If you want to build software that actually matters and gain experience in both frontend and backend systems, this role checks a lot of boxes.
Contract duration: 6 months Required Skills & Experience
- 1–3 years of professional or internship experience in software engineering
- Experience with Angular or another modern frontend framework
- Exposure to Golang (or strong backend fundamentals with interest in Go)
- Understanding of REST APIs and basic backend services
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
- Building and maintaining Angular-based frontend applications
- Developing and supporting backend services written in Golang
- Collaborating with senior engineers on feature development and bug fixes
- Writing clean, testable, and well-documented code
- Participating in code reviews and Agile ceremonies
- Learning best practices around scalability, reliability, and security
- 40% Angular (Frontend Development)
- 40% Golang (Backend Services)
- 10% Testing & Code Quality
- 10% Collaboration & Learning
- 80% Hands-On Development
- 20% Team Collaboration & Learning
You Will Receive The Following Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
You Will Receive The Following Benefits
- Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
- Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
- Paid Sick Time Leave
- Legal and Identity Protection Plans
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- 529 College Saver Plan
Posted by: Casey Ryan
Specialization
- Software Engineering
- Golang