Job Description
Join our award-winning engineering team in Chicago's vibrant River North district! At NexusTech Solutions, we're revolutionizing fintech through innovative cloud-native platforms. We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect scalable solutions and mentor junior developers. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to shape cutting-edge projects serving Fortune 500 clients.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of microservices using Go and AWS
- Optimize database performance for PostgreSQL and Redis clusters
- Mentor 2-3 engineers through code reviews and architecture sessions
- Implement CI/CD pipelines using Terraform and Kubernetes
- Drive security best practices and compliance initiatives
- Collaborate with product teams to translate requirements into technical specs
- Contribute to open-source projects and internal tech blogs
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in production-level software development
- Expertise in Go, Python, and modern JavaScript frameworks
- Strong background in cloud architecture (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Proficiency with containerization (Docker/K8s) and IaC tools
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues
- Track record of shipping scalable, high-traffic systems
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills