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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Posted 12 days agoViewed
💎 Seniority level: Senior
🔍 Industry: Software Development
🗣️ Languages: English
Requirements:
- Experience writing services in Golang (preferred), Python, Java or equivalent.
- Experience with AWS services such as ECS, Lambda, and RDS (among others).
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the development of high-quality software solutions.
- Solve complex technical challenges.
- Make informed decisions that drive positive outcomes for the organization.
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