Senior Backend Developer

Job Title Senior Backend Developer Location Global Position Type Paid - Regular Job Description The Senior Back-End Developer is responsible for building and maintaining the server-side operations and functionality of cloud-based solutions supporting Bible translation and publishing workflows. This includes developing and maintaining the database layer, APIs, hosted solutions, cloud services and other web services, working as part of a collaborative, inter-organisational team serving translation teams worldwide. Responsibilities: Core Development - Design, develop and deploy server-side systems, including database creation, APIs and hosted solutions. - Integrate data from various back-end services and databases. - Maintain, expand and scale websites and cloud-based platforms. - Collaborate with front-end developers and web designers to match visual design intent. - Work with the engineering manager to review and deliver high-quality software applications against a cohesive product roadmap. - Exhibit ownership, initiative, follow-through and effective communication with peers and management. Support & Documentation - Analyse system requirements by consulting with the user community and development team. - Provide developer-level support to the user community and development team. - Monitor and report on system performance and analytics. - Write technical reference documentation for new software features and services. Collaboration & Travel - Participate in regular project status, planning and strategic meetings. - Available to travel to meet with the wider development team at least once per year. - Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings. Training & Orientation - Participate in relevant professional conferences and meetings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Demonstrated experience with hosted and cloud-based solutions, including AWS, Kubernetes and Docker. - Demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of APIs. - Demonstrated experience managing multiple websites and web services. - Familiarity with relevant frameworks and languages including Go and PHP. - Demonstrated skills in software development, algorithms and user interface design. - Ability to quickly analyse and learn a large existing codebase. - Ability to generate and analyse multiple solutions to a problem and make decisions in a timely manner. - Strong ability to work both independently and as part of a team, multitasking effectively. - Good interpersonal communication and organisational skills. Education and Experience: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience; we value a heart and mind that are always learning. - 5+ years of experience in back-end development with a solid understanding of the full software development lifecycle. - Experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of Agile development practices. - undefined Applicant must be located within the U.S., and have the ability to legally work within the U.S. $75,000 - $96,000 annually Weekly Hours 40 Originally posted on Himalayas