Senior Software Engineer

About the Job

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and architecting solutions and backend services that power Daily Wire apps and Bentkey. Your in-depth knowledge of backend and frontend technologies such as Golang, PostgreSQL, NextJS/React, Redis, AWS, Terraform, and Docker will contribute to new product innovations that create immersive and seamless content experiences for millions of viewers.

We are a very collaborative environment, working with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions to complex business problems. Our engineering team is lean and dynamic, so we are looking for someone excited about the opportunity to own large areas of our technology stack and work across domains.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and execute scalable and efficient backend systems using Go(Golang) as the primary programming language

• Lead and develop web client applications with a focus on Next.js, React, JavaScript, and TypeScript

• Optimize application performance and reliability through continuous integration, testing, and refactoring

• Ensure consistency in functionality and user experience across mobile, OTT (over-the-tv), and web platforms, working closely with designers and product managers

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement

• Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to maintain high-quality, scalable solutions

• Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, driving innovative solutions to enhance system performance and resilience

• Implement tagging strategies for cost analysis and optimization, ensuring efficient resource utilization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement robust solutions that meet business requirements

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending improvements to existing systems and processes

Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• 8 years of experience developing full-stack solutions, with an emphasis on backend and web development

• Proficiency with Node.js and experience with API-driven architectures.

• Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration tools such as ECS and Kubernetes

• Proficiency in Go is highly preferred or expertise in similar languages such as Java, Kotlin, Rust, or Python

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

• Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor engineers

• Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate

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