Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Job Type: Full-time, Contractor

About Us:

Our mission at micro1 is to match the most talented people in the world with their dream jobs. If you are looking to be at the forefront of AI innovation and work with some of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley, we invite you to apply for a role. By joining the micro1 community, your resume will become visible to top industry leaders, unlocking access to the best career opportunities on the market.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join one of our top customers., committed to designing and implementing high-performance microservices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Python, FastAPI, task queues, web sockets and Kubernetes to build scalable solutions for our platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for those who thrive in challenging environments and have a passion for technology and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend services using Python, with an emphasis on FastAPI for high-performance applications.
• Architect and orchestrate microservices to handle high concurrency I/O requests efficiently.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS, ensuring robust and scalable solutions are delivered.
• Implement and maintain messaging queues using Celery, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS.
• Utilize WebSockets and asynchronous programming to enhance system responsiveness and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of solutions.
• Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and performance through innovative design and testing.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in production deployments with user bases exceeding 10k.
• Expertise in Python and FastAPI, with strong knowledge of microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in working with queues and asynchronous programming.
• Hands-on experience with databases such as Postgres, MongoDB, or Databricks.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kubernetes for running scalable microservices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistent work history without overlapping roles or career gaps.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GoLang for microservice development.
• Familiarity with data lake technologies such as Iceberg.
• Understanding of deploying APIs in Kubernetes environments.