
Posted 21 months ago
Senior Software Engineer
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Designs, builds and tests scalable, reliable distributed cloud and SaaS services with a focus on network and enterprise security. Also handles code reviews, customer meetings and prototyping for partner solutions.
About this role
Applied Invention is a multi-disciplinary innovation company that partners with corporations to design and build new technologies to help them grow and adapt to rapidly changing environments.
We are a group of experienced technologists that have especially strong skills in building complex systems that incorporate data analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, machine learning, distributed sensors, robotics and data visualization.
We work at the speed of a startup, with quality that comes from years of working together as a cohesive team. Our relationships with our partners, primarily Fortune 1000 companies, are confidential and encompass a broad range of industries including agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, energy, medical and healthcare.
If you are a self-starter who shares our passion for solving problems that matter, pushing the limits of what’s possible, and for asking hard questions and searching for the answers, we want to meet you.
Description
Applied Invention is looking for a hands-on Senior Software Developer with experience building scalable, reliable distributed services, either in a cloud or SAAS environment. You will be part of a small team working on the cutting edge of Internet and enterprise security using your expertise throughout the stack. Your experience with diverse suite of languages, and knowledge of security along with your passion for creating and delivering products that make a difference. This dynamic position has a mix of architecture, design, development and testing, as well as other activities such as code reviews, customer meetings and prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop and test both prototype and production services
- Deployment in cloud and customer environments
- Stay current with state of the art in development tools, frameworks and methodologies
- Adapt to customer requirements and technology choices
Requirements
- BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 10+ years of industry experience
- Experience with developing scalable, reliable enterprise and/or SAAS software
Experience in the following areas are required:
- Any of Rust/C/C++/Java/C#/Go
- Network and or enterprise security
- Network and/or enterprise security
- Distributed databases/systems
- LDAP/Active Directory
- Version control tools (e.g. Git, SVN)
- Cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, OCI)
- Service reliability and redundancy techniques
Experience in the following areas are a plus:
- Service scalability techniques
- Service performance analysis
- Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Clusters and orchestration
- DevOps
Applied Invention is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected base annual salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $200,000. Actual compensation for an individual will vary depending on skills, qualifications and experience.
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