Software Placement Group
Senior/Lead Backend Engineer
Software Placement Group, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
About the Job:
Senior/Lead Backend Engineer
Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis as a Senior/Lead Backend Engineer, where innovation meets impactful technology. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development and optimization of backend systems designed to scale. Using a blend of coding expertise and visionary leadership, you'll engineer solutions that enhance our services and drive our success forward. You'll have the opportunity to deeply engage with microservices and distributed systems, pushing the boundaries of modern backend technologies.
Compensation:
Targeting $120-140k annually, equity, comprehensive healthcare, and generous five weeks of vacation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Architect, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices using Go.
Design robust, fault-tolerant distributed systems to ensure reliability and efficiency across large scale deployments.
Optimize application performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing system frameworks.
Lead development initiatives and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Utilize Kubernetes for orchestrating containers, managing service deployments and scaling.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a backend developer with a deep understanding of backend architectures and microservices.
Strong coding skills in Go and familiarity with distributed systems and high-scale deployments.
Hands-on experience with system design for reliability and scalability.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to Minneapolis, MN (no remote option available).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Kubernetes, gRPC, and Protobuf is highly desirable.
Previous leadership role or team lead experience in a backend development environment.
Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices.
Experience in developing enterprise-grade software solutions that can meet the demanding needs of dynamic environments.
Ability to innovate and stay current with industry trends and best practices in backend development.
Skills:
Expertise in Go programming and development of microservices.
Advanced knowledge of distributed systems and the latest technologies used for backend infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
Excellent collaborative and mentorship skills to lead a team in project completions.
Critical thinking and strong decision-making abilities for technological and project management aspects.
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Senior/Lead Backend Engineer
Join our dynamic team in Minneapolis as a Senior/Lead Backend Engineer, where innovation meets impactful technology. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the development and optimization of backend systems designed to scale. Using a blend of coding expertise and visionary leadership, you'll engineer solutions that enhance our services and drive our success forward. You'll have the opportunity to deeply engage with microservices and distributed systems, pushing the boundaries of modern backend technologies.
Compensation:
Targeting $120-140k annually, equity, comprehensive healthcare, and generous five weeks of vacation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Architect, implement, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices using Go.
Design robust, fault-tolerant distributed systems to ensure reliability and efficiency across large scale deployments.
Optimize application performance through monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing system frameworks.
Lead development initiatives and provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Utilize Kubernetes for orchestrating containers, managing service deployments and scaling.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience as a backend developer with a deep understanding of backend architectures and microservices.
Strong coding skills in Go and familiarity with distributed systems and high-scale deployments.
Hands-on experience with system design for reliability and scalability.
Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills.
Must be located in or willing to relocate to Minneapolis, MN (no remote option available).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Kubernetes, gRPC, and Protobuf is highly desirable.
Previous leadership role or team lead experience in a backend development environment.
Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices.
Experience in developing enterprise-grade software solutions that can meet the demanding needs of dynamic environments.
Ability to innovate and stay current with industry trends and best practices in backend development.
Skills:
Expertise in Go programming and development of microservices.
Advanced knowledge of distributed systems and the latest technologies used for backend infrastructure.
Strong proficiency in cloud-native technologies, particularly Kubernetes.
Excellent collaborative and mentorship skills to lead a team in project completions.
Critical thinking and strong decision-making abilities for technological and project management aspects.
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