What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Backend Developer (Contract to Hire) position at Attix?
About Us:
Attix Inc. is a dynamic group of businesses that focuses on delivering innovative technology solutions across different industries. We create advanced software and proprietary tools designed to improve efficiency and drive growth. With a strong presence in financial technology and automotive solutions, as well as communication systems, we are committed to helping individuals and businesses succeed in a fast-paced world.
Vama is an innovative chat and payment platform committed to revolutionizing communication and transactions. Our team is passionate about creating seamless, secure, and user-friendly experiences for our customers.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our talented team. As a backend developer at Vama, you will be vital in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our cutting-edge chat and payment platform. If you are a tech enthusiast with a strong background in Go, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend services using Golang
- Work with databases such as Cassandra and ScyllaDB
- Implement messaging solutions using NATS.io or similar messaging brokers for reliable communication within our messaging app architecture.
- Utilize in-memory caching systems like Redis to optimize data access.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Docker and Terraform.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance using Grafana, Loki, and Prometheus.
- Contribute to the development of scalable and robust cloud-based solutions on GCP, including CloudRun, BigQuery, and Datastore.
- Write clear and concise API documentation and design APIs that adhere to best practices using OpenAPI Gateway.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
- Write unit and end-to-end tests to ensure the reliability and stability of developed features.
- Demonstrate expertise in Unix systems and a comfort level with Bash scripting.
What You Have:
- 8 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.
- 3 years of professional experience in Golang.
- Solid understanding of databases, tables, indices, and distributed systems.
- Experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably GCP or AWS.
- Proficiency in Unix systems and comfort in the terminal.
- Strong commitment to writing comprehensive tests for all developed features.
- Good understanding of API design principles and best practices.
Helpful Experience:
- Previous experience with Cassandra or ScyllaDB and other distributed databases.
- Familiarity with Docker, Redis, Terraform, and Grafana.
- Experience with CloudRun, BigQuery, and Datastore.
- Knowledge of NATS.io or similar messaging brokers.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Our Interview Process:
- A call with our recruiter to gain more insight to your experience
- Live pair programming w/ a member of our team
- On site w/ our Global CTO
