Job Description
Join our innovative engineering team at NexusTech Solutions! We're urgently seeking a Senior Software Engineer to fill a critical weekend shift position in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects while enjoying competitive compensation, including equity options. As a key member of our agile development team, you'll contribute to scalable cloud-native applications that serve millions of users. We offer a collaborative environment, flexible scheduling, and career growth opportunities in one of Virginia's fastest-growing tech hubs.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a strong foundation in modern software development practices. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, production-ready code while mentoring junior engineers. This position is perfect for engineers seeking work-life balance with a 4-day workweek (Saturday-Sunday off) and premium weekend shift differential.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices using Java/Python and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure)
- Lead code reviews and implement CI/CD pipelines for weekend deployment cycles
- Optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex production issues during weekend on-call rotations
- Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Mentor junior engineers through pair programming and knowledge sharing sessions
- Contribute to architectural decisions for high-traffic applications
- Document technical specifications and maintain comprehensive code documentation
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of professional software development experience with Java/Python
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform)
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving skills and passion for clean, maintainable code
- Experience with Agile methodologies and Jira/Confluence