Job Description
Join NexusTech Innovations, a leader in next-gen cloud infrastructure solutions, as we revolutionize enterprise scalability. Our Austin-based engineering team crafts cutting-edge SaaS platforms serving Fortune 500 clients. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect distributed systems that process millions of transactions daily. You'll collaborate with product teams to translate complex requirements into scalable microservices, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence through peer code reviews and CI/CD optimization. Enjoy competitive equity, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where innovation thrives.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement scalable microservices using Go and Kubernetes
- Optimize database performance for PostgreSQL and Redis clusters
- Lead CI/CD pipeline automation with GitLab and Terraform
- Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and design sessions
- Conduct security audits and implement zero-trust architecture principles
- Collaborate with product teams to define technical roadmaps
- Monitor system health using Prometheus and Grafana dashboards
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in backend development with Go or Python
- Expertise in container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker)
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and cloud-native patterns
- Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Proven track record of mentoring engineering teams
- Contributions to open-source projects highly valued