Staff Software Engineer

Game Plan Tech is a mission-driven consulting and services firm focused on helping government teams access innovative technologies. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining back-end components of web applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end components of web applications using modern technologies and frameworks
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs to facilitate communication between front-end and back-end systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code that adheres to industry best practices
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and front-end developers to gather requirements, brainstorm solutions, and implement features
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, identify potential issues, and share knowledge with team members
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to back-end functionality
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks to optimize application speed and efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in back-end development

Requirements:

• Expertise in back-end technologies like Golang, Python, or similar languages
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of web security principles and best practices
• Experience with containerization and kubernetes based deployments
• Experience with cloud platforms like GCP, Azure, or AWS
• GCP experience and/or GCP certifications
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Passion for learning and staying up-to-date with technology trends