Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (SDE III) who will help us build high-impact systems from the ground up. You will work directly with the CTO, Principal Architect, and core leadership, owning architecture, design, infrastructure, and delivery. This is a role for builders and engineers who thrive in ambiguity, take complete ownership, and enjoy solving deep technical challenges at scale. No micromanagement. Full autonomy and end-to-end responsibility. If youre hungry, execution-focused, and aspire to grow into an Engineering Leader, Architect, or future Tech Founder, this is a rare opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead Backend Development: Drive the development and maintenance of backend services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Technical Leadership: Lead complex technical projects end-to-end with minimal guidance. Mentor SDE I/II engineers and elevate overall team capability
• Demonstrate Expertise: Exhibit deep knowledge in your technical discipline, setting a high standard for others to follow.
• Solution-Oriented Mindset: Proactively bring solutions to challenges, rather than just identifying problems.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in the technology community, enhancing GoComets reputation and helping to attract top talent to the team.
• Innovate and Improve: Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes, tools, and technologies used by the team.
• Ensure Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure that all systems comply with relevant regulations and standards.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilise data and metrics to make informed decisions and drive technical improvements.
  
  

• 4+ years of experience in backend development using one of Ruby, Python, or Node.js .
• Strong background in building scalable and robust backend architecture
• Strong knowledge of database management and architecture, with hands-on experience in Postgres or MongoDB.
• Experience designing and deploying applications in cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Understanding of server-side principles and the ability to write high-quality, testable, and reusable code.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an agile development team and communicate effectively.
• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant field, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and version control systems like GIT.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Good at analysing and solving problems.
• Passionate about working in a start-up.