Lifted Solutions
Unified platform for contingent workforce management
Backend Software Engineer - Multiple Teams
Must be based in LATAM and work US Central Time coverage.
About the job
- 3-5 years of professional, backend-focused software development experience.
- Proficiency in Java and/or Kotlin.
- Experience with Spring Boot.
- Proficiency with MongoDB Atlas as a modern NoSQL database.
- Proficiency with Aurora MySQL on AWS as a modern relational database.
- Experience building cloud-native distributed systems on AWS.
- Experience developing GraphQL APIs using Netflix DGS.
- Experience building and operating large-scale, high-performance, resilient systems on a major cloud platform.
- Strong English communication and collaboration skills across teams.
- Candidates must be based in LATAM.
- US Central Time coverage is required.
- This is a remote contract engagement at 40 hours per week.
- Deliver backend engineering work involving compliance maintenance, cost savings, observability, experiment cleanup, and operational tooling.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable software systems.
- Contribute to system architecture and mid-level technical design.
- Validate solutions through data and experimentation where appropriate.
- Write, test, document, deploy, and operate backend services.
- Participate in code reviews and design reviews.
- Collaborate with software engineers, product managers, data scientists, designers, and other cross-functional partners.
- Clarify requirements with product and engineering partners and translate them into maintainable implementations.
- Enterprise experience.
- Event-driven system development using Apache Kafka and/or Amazon SQS.
- AI-assisted coding experience.
- Terraform.
- Microservices development.
- gRPC and REST API development.
About the company
Lifted Solutions provides a platform for enterprises to manage their global contingent workforce across sourcing, contracting, management, and payment for all types of contingent workers, including IC, AOR, EOR, staff augmentation, and SOW. It uses a contract- and country-agnostic infrastructure that integrates with MSPs and VMS, offers access to Upwork’s talent marketplace, and uses a payment system tailored for contingent work, supported by automation and expert guidance for classification and compliance with Ascen-based W-2 capabilities. It differentiates itself by building on Bubty and Ascen foundations to deliver an integrated, scalable lifecycle solution that fits enterprise workflows rather than a standalone recruiting tool. Its goal is to simplify and standardize the entire contingent workforce lifecycle worldwide, helping large organizations source, contract, manage, and pay external talent efficiently and compliantly.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
2014
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Everest Group named Lifted Leader and Star Performer on April 22, 2026.
- Upwork said Lifted has a robust client pipeline during March 2026 guidance.
- Upwork reported strong Q2 2026 profitability, funding Lifted with $64.1 million adjusted EBITDA.
What critics are saying
- Everest evaluated 16 FEMS providers in April 2026, intensifying competition from Deel and Remote.
- Upwork said Lifted causes about 2 points of 2026 margin dilution, pressuring returns.
- If enterprise adoption stalls, Lifted remains a subsidy to Upwork's marketplace, not a business.
What makes Lifted Solutions unique
- Lifted launched August 19, 2025, unifying IC, AOR, EOR, SOW, and staff augmentation.
- Upwork's Bubty and Ascen acquisitions give Lifted compliance and workflow infrastructure.
- Lifted plugs into existing MSPs and VMSs, reducing enterprise switching friction.
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Benefits
Wellness Program
Gym Membership
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Mental Health Support
Health Insurance