Senior Software Engineer – Platform Services

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer – Platform Services | Not Specified

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Not Specified, where the company builds cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses and individuals globally. As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Services team, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the core services and infrastructure that power our flagship products. This role is crucial for ensuring the platform is robust, performant, and scalable to meet a rapidly expanding user base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full Time
• Location: Not Specified

• Team: Platform Services team
• Mission: Design, develop, and maintain the core services and infrastructure that power our flagship products.
• Tech Stack: Go, Java, Python, C#, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, RESTful APIs, Microservices, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, RabbitMQ, CI/CD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design and maintain highly scalable, reliable, and secure backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and other engineering teams to define requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Contribute to the architectural evolution of our platform, enhancing performance, maintainability, and extensibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, implementing preventative measures to minimize recurrence.
• Mentor junior engineers, share knowledge, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Senior-level Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with core domain knowledge in backend systems and distributed services.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend systems and distributed services.
• Skills: Proficiency in Go, Java, Python, or C#; strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design principles; extensive experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases; demonstrated experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures; familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Bonus: Experience with asynchronous messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.