Left Field Labs

Backend Developer (Golang and Java)

Job Description

Posted on: 
2023-04-18 09:22

We are looking for a Backend Software Developer to work with our Google embedded team here at LFL. You will collaborate with our project Tech Lead, Front-End Developers and other team members to provide sensible, robust and extensible APIs and back-end architecture for a variety of complex software platforms. One part of this role is spinning up multi-tier environments leveraging a variety of storage, caching and state-driven endpoint options. The Software Developer will provide leadership and direction on data modeling and controller code, as well as session management, authentication, authorization and integrations with remote systems. 

What You’ll Need to be Successful 

  • Experience with Golang and Java (3+ years each)
  • Experience with SQL databases (eg MySQL, PostgreSQL) through both an ORM and native SQL 
  • Experience working with microservices and containers 
  • Expertise with RPC & REST API development 
  • Expertise with using package managers and environment tools (pip,virtualenv, npm, yarn) Mac and Linux savvy – Must be comfortable working at the command line
  • Basic working knowledge of HTML5 and modern Javascript/Typescript 
  • Experience writing and running unit tests
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience 

Bonus Points

  •  Experience with Python
  •  Experience creating and maintaining Docker containers 
  •  Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes 
  • Knowledge and interest in automation and scripting (including bash scripts)
  • Experience with NoSQL databases (eg Firestore, MongoDB) 
  • Experience developing in a serverless cloud environment (AWS Lambda, GCP Cloud Functions, etc.) 
  • Experience deploying applications to cloud computing services (GCP, AWS, etc.) 
  • Experience with Graph Database Architecture, such as Neo4j, and query languages such as Cypher 
  • Prior working experience for an agency or service based organization

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$170,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Culver City, California. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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