Job Description
Join our award-winning engineering team in the heart of Chicago! We're seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect and build scalable cloud-native applications that impact millions of users. At NexusTech, you'll collaborate with industry leaders in a collaborative, agile environment while pushing the boundaries of modern web technologies.
Why NexusTech? Competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, $5k annual learning stipend, and state-of-the-art downtown office with panoramic city views. Our engineers solve complex problems using cutting-edge tech stacks while enjoying Chicago's vibrant tech scene.
Responsibilities
- Lead design and implementation of microservices using AWS/GCP infrastructure
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and pair programming sessions
- Optimize system performance and scalability for high-traffic applications
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices
- Collaborate with Product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Contribute to open-source projects and technical innovation initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience building production-level applications with Java/Python
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture
- Proficiency with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
- Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js) or mobile development