Full Time

Sr. Platform Developer (5244)

MetroStar
Washington, DC
$110,000 - $150,000* / year (about $53–$72 an hour)

Job Description

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Job Overview

The Sr. Platform Developer at MetroStar will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable platform solutions to enhance our operations. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand business needs, translating them into technical requirements, and implementing efficient software solutions. The developer will be responsible for implementing best practices in software development, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of applications, and leveraging modern technologies to optimize our platform's functionality.



Job Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust platform applications and services.
  • Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
  • Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Evaluate and optimize application performance and user experience.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts on complex issues that impact application performance.
  • Ensure security, scalability, and maintainability of the platform.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in platform development and architecture.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or .NET.
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • In-depth knowledge of database systems, both SQL and NoSQL.
  • Experience with API design and microservices architectures.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD workflows.


Technologies & Tools

The Sr. Platform Developer will utilize a variety of technologies and tools including, but not limited to, Java or .NET frameworks for application development, AWS or Azure for cloud infrastructure, Git for version control, and Docker for containerization. Additionally, familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases as well as API development frameworks is essential for ensuring robust and maintainable application designs.



Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidate for the Sr. Platform Developer position will be a proactive and innovative thinker with a strong technical foundation. They should possess excellent problem-solving skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently. A strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement, along with the capability to adapt to new challenges and technologies, will be crucial in driving the success of our platform solutions at MetroStar.

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