Software Engineer (Node.js / Golang)

INSPYR Solutions is hiring a Software Engineer for our direct client located in the Houston, TX area. This is a contract to hire position. Qualified candidates should send an updated, Word version of their resume to Cara Mason at Software EngineerContract to HireHybrid: Houston, TX 77043The Full Stack Software Developer is responsible for designing and developing systems-level software and providing systems support, while constantly improving performance through established metrics. This position offers the ability to concentrate on one module or participate in system-wide development.Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build containerized cloud solutions that are secure, performant, and scalable. Understand the existing code base and design and build new features to meet market requirements.
• Apply generally accepted programming standards and techniques to assure efficient program logic and data manipulation.
• Participates in designing, coding, testing, debugging, configuring, and documenting software.
• Provide assistance and routine consultation to internal users or other team members as needed.
• Implement tools and techniques to increase programming efficiency and quality.
• Willingness to follow through with an issue until resolved
• Openness to new technologies, old technologies, or whatever technologies are required to best solve a problem Software Developer
• Ability to think through a solution from different aspects to find holes, not just accepting the solution after it works the first time
• Ability to take and give criticism so we can all grow
• Varied experience (multiple languages, industries, roles, etc.) is a plus
• Interest in helping to define processes, procedures and standards is a plus
• Positive attitude and able to thrive in a fast-moving, changing startup environment

• 2-10 years software development experience
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field
• Experience with:
  • building front-end web UIs that are both functional and beautiful
  • using JavaScript frameworks, especially React
  • building scalable back-end solutions, especially in Node.js, GoLang
  • messaging systems, Kafka preferred
  • building RESTful APIs, GraphQL experience a plus
  • idiomatic programming
  • data visualization (graphing libraries, d3)
  • cloud platforms, especially Azure
  • SQL, MongoDB, and NoSQL databases
  • Good communication skills
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Knowledge of containers & container orchestration technologies - Docker, Kubernetes, etc.