About the role
Job Title
Senior Backend Developer
Location
Global
Position Type
Paid - Regular
Job Description
The Senior Back-End Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side operations and functionality of cloud-based solutions supporting Bible translation and publishing workflows. This includes developing and maintaining the database layer, APIs, hosted solutions, cloud services and other web services, working as part of a collaborative, inter-organisational team serving translation teams worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Core Development
* Design, develop and deploy server-side systems, including database creation, APIs and hosted solutions. * Integrate data from various back-end services and databases. * Maintain, expand and scale websites and cloud-based platforms. * Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent. * Work with the engineering manager to review and deliver high-quality software applications against a cohesive product roadmap. * Exhibit ownership, initiative, follow-through and effective communication with peers and management.
Support & Documentation
* Analyse system requirements by consulting with the user community and development team. * Provide developer-level support to the user community and development team. * Monitor and report on system performance and analytics. * Write technical reference documentation for new software features and services.
Collaboration & Travel
* Participate in regular project status, planning and strategic meetings. * Available to travel to meet with the wider development team at least once per year. * Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings.
Training & Orientation
* Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Demonstrated experience with hosted and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Kubernetes and Docker. * Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of APIs. * Demonstrated experience managing multiple websites and web services. * Familiarity with relevant frameworks and languages including Go and PHP. * Demonstrated skills in software development, algorithms and user interface design. * Ability to quickly analyse and learn a large existing codebase. * Ability to generate and analyse multiple solutions to a problem and make decisions in a timely manner. * Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multitasking effectively. * Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills.
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience; we value a heart and mind that are always learning. * 5+ years of experience in back-end development with a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle. * Experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of Agile development practices. * undefined
Applicant must be located within the U.S., and have the ability to legally work within the U.S.
$75,000 - $96,000 annually
Weekly Hours
40
Originally posted on Himalayas