Silver.dev

Senior/Lead Backend Engineer

Silver.dev

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇦🇷 Argentina

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSClojureDynamoDBKafkaKubernetesMicroservicesPrometheus

About the role

  • Designing and implementing horizontally scalable microservices primarily in Clojure, utilizing functional programming and hexagonal architecture
  • Building high-throughput jobs and managing inter-service communication using Kafka
  • Implementing Continuous Integration and Deployment processes within AWS
  • Working with data storage technologies like Datomic and DynamoDB
  • Ensuring system observability and monitoring with Prometheus
  • Leveraging Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Leading small to medium-sized projects from conception to completion, ensuring quality and stability of deliverables
  • Providing independent on-call and operational support, debugging complex issues within your team's domain
  • Mentoring and coaching peers through code reviews, pair programming, and other knowledge-sharing activities
  • Analyzing and solving moderately complex issues, identifying root causes, and developing effective solutions
  • Contributing to cross-functional discussions and influencing the technical direction of your team
  • Aligning team actions with broader organizational goals and identifying opportunities for improvement

Requirements

  • Typically 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Proficiency in Clojure and functional programming
  • Experience designing and implementing horizontally scalable microservices and hexagonal architecture
  • Experience with Kafka for high-throughput jobs and inter-service communication
  • Experience with CI/CD and AWS
  • Experience with Datomic and DynamoDB
  • Experience with Prometheus for observability
  • Experience with Kubernetes
  • Experience leading small to medium-sized projects and providing on-call operational support
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
  • Demonstrated emerging leadership qualities and mentoring experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiarity with fast-paced, high-growth environments is a plus
  • Must be based in or willing to move to Buenos Aires, Argentina