Remote Software Developer Backend

Summary

TextNow is seeking a passionate Software Developer to join their Backend Platform team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services using modern technologies like AWS, Golang, gRPC, micro-services architecture, high performing databases, streaming and queueing. The employee will also participate in a rotating on-call, organize and communicate technical details of upcoming projects, collaborate with other backend developers, and contribute to key projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• Creator of Cool Stuff. with a passion for efficiency at scale, leveraging strongly typed languages along with Cloud services
• Brilliant Collaborator. who excels at connecting with team members, communicating technical solutions, and actively listening in a collaborative environment
• Acts Decisively. to take actions that efficiently deliver value to our customers and business stakeholders alike
• Takes Ownership. with the ability to drive tasks to completion
• Respectfully Candid. with the ability to tactfully give/receive feedback with other team members
• Self-Starter. who actively identifies areas of improvement and provides realistic solutions
• Resourceful and Scrappy. with the ability to be strategic, roll up your sleeves, and execute
• Versatile Technologist. always interested in learning something new
• Experience developing API services with gRPC or REST
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tooling (Terraform, Kubernetes, or others)
• Ability to apply design principles and methodologies for building scalable and high-performance backend architectures
• Experience using relational or nonrelational database technology (MariaDB, RDS, DynamoDB, Redis)
• Familiarity with CI build platforms (GitHub Actions or similar)

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Core Backend Services
• Maintain a High Bar of Quality. in producing readable code, writing testable code, refactoring legacy systems, actively participating in cross-team architectural reviews
• Participate in a Rotating On-Call
• Organize and Communicate. the technical details of upcoming projects through our architectural review process
• Collaborate. with other backend developers in the delivery of our shared libraries

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with asynchronous event processing (Kafka, SQS, or others)
• Experience developing CI build platforms (GitHub Actions or similar)
• Experience with telecommunication (i.e. calling/messaging)
• Experience with migrating from legacy stacks (i.e. PHP, Ruby)

Benefits

• Strong work life blend
• Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
• Employee Stock Options
• Unlimited vacation
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Parental leave
• Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)
• We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more