As a member of the Enterprise Product Development Team, a Software Engineer develops, tests, implements, and maintains proprietary business system platforms for Empyrean and our clients. This engineer is responsible for troubleshooting system issues, contributing to system design, and identifying opportunities to improve backend performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Work within agile development team sprints with deliverables and demonstration of results
Participate in design meetings to create logical, innovative solutions to complex problems
Share existing and acquired skills with team members through formal and informal mentoring
Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain core backend services and business logic using Go
Write unit and integration tests based on system requirement
Understand internet and distributed client/server architectures
Understand relational database design, query optimization, and migration processes
Understand expectations set with product owners; recognize and escalate delivery risks as needed
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to ensure system compatibility and integration
Interact with stakeholders to support cross-functional development efforts
Ensure proper documentation of standard procedures and technical decisions
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Skills And Abilities

Strong understanding of software design patterns and backend architecture principles
Proficiency in Go (Golang) and experience with backend service development
Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), including complex queries and schema design
Experience working in modern CI/CD environments is a plus
Experience with development methodologies, e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and commitment to writing secure, maintainable, and performant code
Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a multi-tasking environment

Knowledge, Experience And/Or Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field
2–4 years of experience as a software developer, 2+ years with Go required
Experience with REST web services

Prior experience in benefit program administration; knowledge of Health and Welfare processes a plus

Empyrean is an Equal Opportunity Employer: including disability and veterans