Lead / Software Engineer

Ampcus Inc; Richmond; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Lead / Software Engineer to develop web applications and backend services. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in Python or Golang, along with experience in AWS services, and knowledge of frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI. Responsibilities include writing efficient, testable code, designing APIs, and managing data processes. This role promotes equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python or Golang for backend development.
• Experience with AWS services like Step Functions and Lambda.
• Familiarity with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications and services.
• Write efficient and reusable code for server-side logic.
• Design scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.

Skills

Python

Golang

AWS

Django

Flask

FastAPI

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Lead / Software Engineer

Location: Richmond, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Required skill set: Python or Golang, AWS (Step functions, Lambda, DynamoDB)
• Developing web applications using frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Writing efficient, reusable, and testable code to build server-side logic.
• Integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic and collaborating with front-end developers.
• Implementing data storage solutions and managing data interchange between the server and users (SQL and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL).
• Developing data processing pipelines and leveraging libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn for data analysis and AI/ML applications.
• Automating processes using Python scripts and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Designing and developing scalable, reliable backend services and APIs using Go.
• Implementing RESTful APIs and gRPC services with a focus on performance optimization.
• Utilizing Go's concurrency primitives (goroutines and channels) to build high-performance, concurrent applications.
• Working with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes (which is itself written in Go).
• Integrating with various databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing applications for maximum efficiency and security.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.