Job Description
Join our cutting-edge team as a Night Shift Software Engineer in Kansas City, MO. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on mission-critical systems during off-peak hours while enjoying competitive compensation and a flexible work environment. You'll collaborate with global teams to develop scalable solutions and drive innovation in cloud-native applications. Benefits include: comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) matching, professional development stipends, and shift differential bonuses.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software solutions in a 24/7 production environment
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for seamless deployments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Optimize system performance and security protocols for enterprise-scale applications
- Document technical specifications and contribute to codebase improvements
- Mentor junior engineers and participate in agile ceremonies
- Monitor system health and proactively address potential bottlenecks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience in backend development (Python/Java/Go)
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven design
- Experience with database optimization (SQL/NoSQL) and caching strategies
- Ability to work independently during night shifts with minimal supervision
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- CI/CD pipeline experience (Jenkins/GitLab/GitHub Actions)