Job Description
Are you ready to architect the next generation of digital infrastructure? Nexus Core Systems is seeking a world-class Senior Software Engineer to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. We are building high-performance systems that power millions of transactions daily. In this role, you will own critical components of our core platform, working with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative, high-impact environment.
Why Join Us?
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible remote-first culture. You will have the opportunity to work with the latest stack, contribute to open-source projects, and shape the technical roadmap of a growing enterprise.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices architecture using Go and Python.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, DevOps) to define, design, and ship new features.
- Optimize database queries and ensure high system availability (99.99% SLA).
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews to maintain high quality standards.
- Drive technical decisions and advocate for best practices in CI/CD pipelines and cloud security.
- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges in real-time data processing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Strong proficiency in at least two major programming languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or C++).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB).
- Strong understanding of system design principles and distributed systems.