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Sr. Software Engineer
full-timeColombia

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Location

Colombia

Type

full-time

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About this role

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just getting started, your contributions matter at Fortra. If you’re passionate about tackling meaningful challenges alongside talented team members committed to helping each other succeed, all while having lots of fun, we want to hear from you. We offer competitive benefits and salaries, personal and professional development opportunities, flexibility, and much more!

This position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products.  The ideal candidate has a strong desire for excellence, regularly takes initiative, works with minimal supervision, confidence in their expertise, collaborative team player and is a creative problem solver.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Design, develop, document, test, and debug new and existing software systems and/or applications for market sale or large-scale proprietary software for internal use
  • Design and implement major new features and functionality
  • Identify and evaluate new technologies for implementation
  • Consult with end user to prototype, refine, test, and debug programs to meet needs
  • Work within R&D to improve processes and best practices
  • Innovate process solutions
  • Align best practices
  • Monitor for and sometimes enforcement of standards
  • Serve as technical expert on development projects
  • Participate in full development life cycle including requirements analysis and design
  • Write technical specifications based on conceptual design and stated business requirements
  • Diagnose and fix complex product defects within a project or supporting customers
  • Work with limited supervision on complex projects
  • Latitude for independent judgment
  • Assist and mentor less experienced team members
  • Actively participate in Agile ceremonies
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Typically requires 6 or more years of job experience and education, preferably a degree in Programming, Computer Science or related IT field
  • Must have several years of Go experience as well as experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Prometheus, Grafana, messaging (NATS preferred)
  • Must have hands on experience with CI/CD
  • Must have experience with Relational Databases, MySQL preferred
  • Working knowledge of the Agile Project development methodology and be able to implement those methodologies in active projects
  • Good working knowledge of the relevant programming language requirements for this role and the ability to share that knowledge with team members
  • Assist as a project leader from time to time or as a subject matter expert
  • High level of communication skills both verbal and written
  • Mentoring skills
  • Nice to haves: Python, Jenkins, Gitlab, Tekton and Jira, Elasticsearch or OpenSearch

At Fortra, we’re breaking the attack chain. Ready to join us? Visit our website to learn more about why employees choose to work for Fortra. Remember to connect with us on LinkedIn.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Other facts

Tech stack
Go,AWS,Kubernetes,Docker,Prometheus,Grafana,Messaging,CI/CD,Relational Databases,MySQL,Agile,Python,Jenkins,Gitlab,Tekton,Jira

What you'll do

  • The position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products. Key tasks include designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software systems and applications.

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What does a Sr. Software Engineer do at Fortra?

As a Sr. Software Engineer at Fortra, you will: the position is responsible for enhancing and maintaining existing software products as well as developing new products. Key tasks include designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging software systems and applications..

Why join Fortra as a Sr. Software Engineer?

Fortra is an innovative company offering exciting career opportunities. The Sr. Software Engineer position is a great chance to make an impact and grow your career.

Is the Sr. Software Engineer position at Fortra remote?

The Sr. Software Engineer position at Fortra is based in Colombia, Cundinamarca, Colombia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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