Senior Developer - High-Load API System

This opportunity offers the chance to build a cutting-edge API platform. You will create a scalable system that performs seamlessly for millions of monthly users while leveraging hands-on development expertise and collaborating closely with senior engineers to drive results.

We’re a group of experienced entrepreneurs with a track record of building successful businesses. Now, we’re embarking on our next venture and are looking for a talented Senior Developer to help bring our vision to life.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Development
   • Implement high-performance API services (Rust) within an established architecture.
   • Contribute to design discussions to ensure speed, security, and scalability.
   • Build modular, maintainable components that support future feature additions.
2. Team Collaboration
   • Participate in code reviews and uphold coding standards.
   • Pair with senior engineers.
   • Deliver features like APIs, CLI tools, and internal management interfaces on time.
3. Optimizing Performance
   • Minimize latency and ensure consistent availability.
   • Enhance database performance with optimized queries (e.g., PostgreSQL).
   • Deploy real-time monitoring and alert systems to identify issues quickly.
4. DevOps and Automation
   • Set up efficient CI/CD pipelines for frequent, reliable releases.
   • Manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure to handle scaling and resource allocation.
   • Develop CLI tools to simplify developer and operational tasks.
5. API Adoption
   • Build straightforward SDKs and client libraries to support developers in different languages.
   • Create tools to simplify debugging and testing API integrations.
   • Ensure API endpoints are well-tested and follow consistent design patterns.

Qualifications

1. Core Skills
   • 5+ years of backend development with expertise in Rust and Node.js/TypeScript; experience with Python is a plus.
   • Experience owning features end-to-end and collaborating closely with senior engineers; prior leadership is a plus.
   • Strong experience in building scalable, high-traffic APIs.
   • Expertise in microservices and event-driven systems.
   • Significant experience in PostgreSQL, including database optimization and performance tuning for high-load systems.
2. Cloud and DevOps Expertise
   • Hands-on experience with AWS and Cloudflare.
   • Skilled in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools.
3. Collaboration
   • Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly across teams.
   • Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
4. Technical Extras
   • Knowledge of observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
   • Familiarity with Extensible Provisioning Protocol.