Backend Software Engineer (Golang/Python)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (Golang/Python): Designing and developing scalable server-side components for web applications with an accent on RESTful API architecture and cloud-native deployments. Focus on building maintainable code, optimizing system performance, and leveraging GCP infrastructure to support public sector solutions.

Location: Must be based in Washington, D.C.

Company

hirify.global empowers public sector organizations through specialized Google cloud solutions.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain robust back-end components for web applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to support seamless front-end integration.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement new features.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high quality and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize application performance to resolve bottlenecks.

Requirements

• Must be based in Washington, D.C.
• Expertise in Golang, Python, or similar backend languages.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Proficiency with containerization and Kubernetes-based deployments.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Understanding of web security principles and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to have

• GCP certifications or hands-on GCP experience.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on public sector innovation.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusive workplace practices.
• Equal opportunity employer with support for reasonable accommodations.