Platform Developer

thefirmconsult; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

thefirmconsult is seeking a skilled Platform Developer to design, build, maintain, and improve software platforms supporting business operations and user needs. The role involves APIs, integrations, troubleshooting, and ensuring security and scalability across systems.

The ideal candidate will have a strong programming background, platform architecture experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, SE, IT or related field preferred.
• Experience in software development, platform engineering, or application development.
• Experience with databases, APIs, and system integrations.
• Understanding of SDLC and Git version control.
• Familiarity with cloud hosting and deployment processes is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform features and system components.
• Develop APIs, integrations, and connections between systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve bugs and performance issues.
• Write clean, scalable, well-documented code.
• Collaborate with product managers and other teams to deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.
• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and security.
• Document technical processes and configurations.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Platform development

APIs & integrations

Git version control

Cloud platforms

Full-stack concepts

Troubleshooting

Code reviews

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT

Tools

Git

APIs

Databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Platform Developer to design, develop, maintain, and improve software platforms that support business operations and user needs. This role involves building and enhancing platform functionality, developing integrations, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring systems remain reliable, secure, and scalable.

The ideal candidate has a strong programming background, experience with software development and platform architecture, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective technical solutions. They should be comfortable working independently, solving complex problems, and adapting to evolving business and technology requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain platform features, applications, and system components.
  
• Build and improve platform functionality to support business and operational needs.
  
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and connections between internal and external systems.
  
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve software bugs, performance issues, and technical problems.
  
• Write clean, maintainable, scalable, and well-documented code.
  
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, IT teams, and other developers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
  
• Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and deployment processes.
  
• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and security.
  
• Maintain and improve existing systems while supporting new development projects.
  
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve platform efficiency.
  
• Document technical processes, system configurations, and development updates.
  
• Stay current with emerging technologies, development tools, and industry best practices.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
  
• Previous experience in software development, platform engineering, or application development.
  
• Experience working with databases, APIs, and system integrations.
  
• Understanding of software development life cycles and version control systems such as Git.
  
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, hosting environments, and deployment processes is a plus.
  
• Knowledge of front-end and back-end development concepts.
  
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a technically strong developer who enjoys building and improving software platforms. They should be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working across different areas of development, from troubleshooting existing functionality to implementing new features and integrations.

Candidates with experience developing business applications, internal platforms, workflow automation systems, or software integrations would be particularly well suited for this position.