Remote Senior Clojure Developer

Description:

• We are looking for a Senior Clojure Developer with experience in building distributed systems, cloud-based architectures, and high-performance backend solutions.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of functional programming, microservices, and event-driven architectures, and will be proficient in using technologies such as Clojure, Kafka, and Kubernetes.
• Key responsibilities include architecting, designing, implementing, and optimizing distributed applications and services using Clojure, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• The candidate will design and implement scalable, low-latency event-driven systems using technologies such as Kafka.
• Transitioning monolithic systems to microservices architectures, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is also a key responsibility.
• Implementing serverless computing solutions and integrating cloud services such as AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and S3 is required.
• The role involves optimizing system performance, including database query performance (PostgreSQL, MongoDB), ensuring reliability and scalability.
• Integrating with third-party APIs and services while adhering to security and compliance requirements is essential.
• The candidate will collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Collaborating with clients to develop innovative, data-driven solutions, including machine learning pipelines, real-time data processing, and fraud detection models is expected.
• Driving the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing (Clojure Spec), and CI/CD pipelines is part of the role.
• The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met and high-quality software is delivered on time.

Requirements:

• Overall 6+ years of experience, with 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Clojure developer is required.
• Experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems is necessary.
• The candidate must have experience with cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience in developing real-time, event-driven, and data-intensive applications is essential.
• A strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) is required.
• The candidate must possess strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication skills are a must, with the ability to clearly articulate test results, issues, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• The candidate should be detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering quality results and the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

Benefits:

• This position is fully remote for candidates located in the US only.
• SmarTek21 is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
• Employees will join a collaborative environment dedicated to shaping the digital landscape and driving impactful results for organizations worldwide.