Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Game Plan Tech is a mission-driven consulting and services firm dedicated to helping government teams access innovative technologies. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain back-end components of web applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain back-end components of web applications using modern technologies and frameworks
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between front-end and back-end systems
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and front-end developers to gather requirements, brainstorm solutions, and implement features
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and share knowledge with team members
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to back-end functionality
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks to optimize application speed and efficiency
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in back-end development
Skills
- Expertise in back-end technologies like Golang, Python, or similar languages
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of web security principles and best practices
- Experience with containerization and kubernetes based deployments
- Experience with cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, or AWS
- GCP experience and/or GCP certifications
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with technology trends
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