Job Description
Join our dynamic engineering team at NexusTech Solutions, where innovation meets impact. We're revolutionizing fintech platforms and seeking a passionate Senior Software Engineer to architect scalable solutions in our downtown Chicago hub. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build next-generation financial systems while mentoring junior developers and driving technical excellence. Enjoy competitive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to shape our cutting-edge roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement high-performance microservices using Go and AWS
- Lead code reviews and enforce best practices across the engineering team
- Optimize database queries and implement caching strategies for 99.99% uptime
- Champion CI/CD pipeline improvements and DevOps automation
- Mentor 3+ junior engineers through pair programming and technical workshops
- Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in production-level backend development
- Expertise in Go, Python, or Java with strong architectural skills
- Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, RDS) and Kubernetes
- Proven track record of optimizing distributed systems for scalability
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
- Experience with financial systems or high-throughput APIs
- Strong problem-solving abilities and passion for clean, maintainable code