Senior Backend Developer

Role 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Applicant must be located within the U.S., and have the ability to legally work within the U.S.

Benefits

• $75,000 - $96,000 annually
• Weekly Hours: 40