The role of a Senior Developer involves daily cooperation with stakeholders and fellow software engineers. The primary task is to develop microservices and event-driven systems that can handle the pressure of millions of requests daily and manage databases containing billions of records. Additional responsibilities include undertaking straightforward DevOps tasks to support services. The perfect candidate will possess robust problem-solving skills, show a proactive attitude, take accountability for their work, and be able to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

Daily collaboration with stakeholders and software engineers
Development of microservices and event-driven systems that handle high volumes of requests
Management of databases containing billions of records
Undertaking of straightforward DevOps tasks in support of services
Proactive behavior and accountability for results, with an eagerness to learn
Independence in work and effectiveness in task completion post receipt of all necessary requirements and information
Investigation and asking of follow-up questions for clear understanding
Effective prioritization of work without the need for direct oversight
Clear and concise explanation of technical solutions and ideas

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Developer, with a strong focus on Golang
Proficiency in working with Redis, PostgreSQL, or similar SQL databases
Familiarity with Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, and Amazon S3, or equivalent cloud services
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Grafana, New Relic, or Sentry
Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate and ask follow-up questions
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Clear and concise communication skills in English

Nice to have

Experience with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of Kubernetes and Terraform
Familiarity with Elasticsearch and ELK stack
Experience with Amazon DynamoDB and Application Load Balancing

We offer

Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!