Senior Backend Software Engineer / Team Lead (N.Ireland)

Camlin Group
Lisburn
1 year ago
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Company Description At Camlin we pride ourselves on designing and building complete solutions in-house. We create everything from hardware PCB designs to device firmware, Linux drivers, IoT application software, server software, server web UIs, mobile apps, and machine learning and data science solutions. We believe that by controlling every aspect of the development process, we can deliver truly unique and exceptional products to our customers. Our advanced technology stack includes the use of REST APIs, MQTT and RabbitMQ queues, Docker, and open-source tools. We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve our products and processes, and we believe that by using the latest technologies, we can continue to lead the industry. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies and collaborate with experts in the field of digital signal processing, data acquisition, complex connected devices, machine learning, and data science. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and see your ideas come to life, and you will be part of a team that is committed to creating solutions that make a difference. If you are a passionate programmer who is looking to work on challenging projects and be part of a team that is dedicated to innovation, then we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a company that is changing the world with our cutting-edge IoT devices and an advanced technology stack. What To Expect Day To Day We are looking for talented engineers to join development team as Senior Backend Engineer / Team Lead and work on existing project that involves developing backend solutions that will enable visualization of data collected from IOT devices that monitors electrical grid, visualization of current assets and their displacement, etc. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you can expect to work in a dynamic and innovative environment, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop cutting – edge solutions. Day to day, you'll be working on developing and maintaining backend microservices and their APIs, deployment pipelines, infrastructure challenges and much more. You will be in close collaboration with Frontend Engineers, Data Engineers, DevOps and Product Owners and Scrum Master. The team is working on a system that monitors and analyses the state of the electrical grid and sends out alerts when faults or power disruptions occur, helping keep the lights on for end consumers. It also provides comprehensive analysis for the assets based on the various data that are coming from the entire energy system. You'll have the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and tools, including Python Fast API, MQTT, Docker, Kubernetes and much more. You'll be encouraged to stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in the industry, and to share your knowledge and ideas with the team. In this role, you'll be part of a team that is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and make a real impact in the world. If you're excited about the idea of working on a project that has the potential to change the way we think about energy, then we'd love to hear from you Part of the role will be a team lead duty that requires leading team of junior and medior developers (up to 5 team members), mentoring them, provide regular feedback, removing obstacles and ensure project delivery on time. TECH STACK Python (Fast API) Docker Kubernetes Ubuntu Linux RabbitMQ Ubuntu Linux AWS MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora, GitLab CI Responsibilities Design and development of backend microservices Maintenance and migration of applications to modern Python frameworks Development of automated unit and component tests Contribution to Camlin’s software development strategies Participation in Agile Scrum and design meetings Governance of application CI/CD pipelines Design and development of web application security Leading a team up to 5 team members Technical mentorship of frontend engineers Essential Criteria At least 6 years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer Experience designing and implementing REST APIs (Fast API) Experience working with SQL databases Practical knowledge of Linux (CLI, bash) Experience mentoring and leading engineering team Practical knowledge of modern web application deployment infrastructures Fluency in English, written and verbal Strong knowledge of SDLC DESIRABLE CRITERIA Bachelor's degree in computer software engineering or equivalent Experience building SaaS applications Knowledge of secure software development principles Knowledge of Docker & Kubernetes Experience working with message queue systems, e.g. RabbitMQ or MQTT Knowledge of version control systems, e.g. Git Experience with AWS Experience with external monitoring tools What We Look For Our Values We seek out individuals who are always looking for new ways to improve or do things differently. We expect you to be proactive and be prepared to share open and honest feedback regularly. We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for similar individuals who will be willing to help others. Whether it is our customers, our markets, or each other, we like people to ask questions and listen to the answers so we can all learn and improve. We expect individuals to take responsibility for their actions and make decisions based on what is right for people, profit and planet. Benefits Competitive salary Company Pension & Life Assurance Schemes On-site parking Smart / Remote Working Subsidised Gym Membership Wellness programmes

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