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Delta Defense LLC · 8 hours ago

Software Engineer - Back End - Remote, Hybrid, & HQ Options

West Bend, WI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$77K/yr - $95K/yr

Delta Defense LLC is a private company that provides marketing, operations, and customer service for the USCCA. They are seeking a skilled Software Engineer - Back End to design, develop, and deploy innovative software solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business requirements and ensure high-quality software applications.

ConsultingCustomer ServiceFinancial ServicesMarketingTraining

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable PHP APIs. Focus on RESTful services, ensuring high availability, security and performance. Integrate APIs with both internal and external systems, enhancing data exchange and service orchestration

Develop and manage Kafka consumers that process large volumes of data. Utilize Apache Airflow to orchestrate workflows, manage dependencies, and schedule tasks for consumers:

Create Python processes to define and manage data pipelines

Ensure data integrity and reliability by monitoring Kafka consumer lags, handling data reprocessing, and implementing retry mechanisms

Optimize data flow for real-time processing and batch operations

Work with Cloudflare’s serverless platform to:

Build edge computing solutions that reduce latency and improve application performance

Implement serverless functions for tasks like API gateway, data validation, or authentication at the edge

Utilize Cloudflare’s infrastructure for global load balancing, CDN, and security features, ensuring robust and secure API deployments

Integrate PHP with Kafka and Airflow to create a seamless back end ecosystem. Optimize the interaction between services, focusing on throughput, latency, and resource efficiency. Implement caching strategies, database optimizations, and other performance enhancements

Collaborate closely with front end developers, product managers, and other back end engineers to ensure cohesive system design and implementation. Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and contribute to architecture decisions

Write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability. Engage in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimization of existing systems

Document APIs, workflows, and system interactions. Provide training or guidance to junior engineers or team members new to the tech stack

Qualification

PHPRESTful APIApache KafkaApache AirflowCloudflare WorkersGitDockerKubernetesMicroservicesEvent-driven systemsDomain driven designJavaScriptPythonProblem-solvingCommunication

Required

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Strong proficiency in PHP required

Deep understanding of RESTful API design and implementation

Experience with Apache Kafka, including consumer and producer patterns

Knowledge of Apache Airflow for workflow management and orchestration

Familiarity with Cloudflare Workers or similar serverless patterns

Comfortable with Git for version control and CI/CD practices

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex distributed systems effectively

Strong communication skills to foster collaboration and drive successful team outcomes

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Demonstrates the Core Values of Delta Defense, LLC