Title: Software Engineer – 2 Positions Location: New York, NY Duration: FTE The Challenge: We are looking for skilled Software Engineers to join our team, where you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining high-performance, event-driven systems for real-time applications. You'll work closely with senior engineers to implement microservices, optimize code performance, and contribute to the overall success of our technical projects. Roles & Responsibilities: • Component Development: Collaborate in developing and maintaining components of high-performance, real-time systems, following the guidance of senior team members. • Microservices Implementation: Build microservices using Java, Python, or Go, adhering to established architectural patterns for scalability and resilience. • Performance Optimization: Enhance code performance by focusing on efficient memory management, concurrency, and I/O operations to meet demanding performance standards. • Database Management: Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to create efficient data storage and retrieval solutions for high-volume environments. • Real-Time Analytics: Assist in developing real-time analytics features, contributing to the creation of insightful visualizations for stakeholders. • Monitoring & Alerting: Participate in developing monitoring and alerting solutions, with a focus on key performance indicators and system health metrics. • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Support the implementation of IaC practices, helping to create and maintain deployment scripts for consistent and reliable deployments. • Container Orchestration: Contribute to container orchestration strategies, focusing on efficient resource utilization and auto-scaling. • Caching & Data Access: Implement and optimize caching strategies and data access patterns to improve system responsiveness. • Code Reviews: Engage in code reviews, offering constructive feedback and incorporating suggestions to enhance code quality. • Production Support: Assist in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, including participating in on-call rotations as required. • Technical Documentation: Contribute to technical documentation, ensuring that system designs and implementations are clearly documented. • Proof-of-Concept Projects: Participate in proof-of-concept initiatives, researching and implementing new technologies under the guidance of senior engineers. • Knowledge Sharing: Actively participate in team knowledge-sharing sessions, presenting on new technologies and best practices. Essential Skills & Requirements: • Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. • Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience. • Technical Proficiency: Strong skills in at least one major programming language (Java, Python, or Go), with a focus on writing clean, maintainable code. • Microservices & Event-Driven Systems: Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems. • Distributed Systems: Solid understanding of distributed systems concepts and associated challenges. • Database Skills: Practical experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases. • Cloud & Containerization: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies like Docker. • Big Data: Basic understanding of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka. • Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with version control systems (preferably Git) and CI/CD pipelines. • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities and experience in debugging complex issues. • Communication & Teamwork: Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively within a team. • Continuous Learning: Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to changing methodologies. • Agile Practices: Basic understanding of agile development practices