Cloud Backend Developer (USA Remote)

At Gurobi Optimization, we're on a mission! 

A mission that focuses on mathematical optimization. We empower our customers to expand their use of mathematical optimization technology in order to make smarter decisions and solve some of the world's toughest and most impactful business problems. We're looking for passionate, dedicated, innovative game-changers to join our team and drive the future of Gurobi.

Think you have what it takes to be a Gurobian? Read on...

1. Do you enjoy solving complex problems?

2. Are you passionate about Optimization?

3. Do you like being part of a team and working collaboratively?

“If you have answered “yes” to these questions, please keep reading to hear more about an exciting new opportunity at Gurobi. 

As a Cloud Backend Developer at Gurobi Optimization, you will have the drive and enthusiasm to actively enhance our platform's diverse components and services. In this role, you will become an integral part of the esteemed Gurobi Platform Team, a team responsible for overseeing critical elements including the Gurobi SaaS Instant Cloud (cloud.gurobi.com), the optimization application demos (demos.gurobi.com), the Gurobi Compute Server, the Web License Service (WLS), and the Gurobi User Portal (portal.gurobi.com). Your expertise and contributions will play a pivotal role in shaping and optimizing these essential aspects of our platform, ensuring its continued success and performance at the highest level. You will be a backend developer with a strong focus on Cloud architecture and integration. 

What will you be doing?

• Implement, test, and package backend components with a focus on code quality, reusability, performance, and scalability.
• Contribute to our Cloud monitoring architecture and processes 
• Investigate new Cloud services and the integration with our stack 
• Contribute to the development and testing of Helm charts, Kubernetes components, IaC scripts, and backend components 
• Collaborate closely with a team of software developers, following our agile methodology. This role involves substantial teamwork and individual contribution.
• Troubleshoot scalability and performance issues. Act as an escalation contact for service incidents to help our support team when necessary. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in development tools, Cloud technologies, and practices. 

What experience and qualifications should you have?

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend and Cloud development
• Master’s in Computer Science or related technical field or equivalent professional experience 
• Certifications in Cloud and container technologies would be advantageous (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes) 
• Fluent in English. 

What skills, abilities, and behaviors should you have?

• Proficient in the Node.js/JavaScript programming language, Go is a plus. 
• Proficient in Cloud services (AWS, Azure) and solution design (networking, provisioning, containers, lambda functions, load balancers, monitoring)
• Proficient in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Proficient in designing and utilizing REST APIs effectively. 
• Proficient in identifying and resolving performance, scalability, and reliability issues.

What other requirements should you have?

• Good understanding of MongoDB or similar document-based databases.
• Prior engagement with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, would be advantageous. 
• Good understanding of CI/CD processes, with familiarity with tools like Jenkins and Groovy, is considered beneficial. 

Your Alignment with our Gurobi Core Values:

• Customer Focus: Verbal & written communication skills that bring clarity and build trust.
• Power of the Team: Motivated with a team-oriented mindset that aims to both inspire and be inspired by others. 
• Innovation: The courage to bring ideas forward and see yourself as an integral part of our global team.
• Dedication: Organized and agile, focusing on meeting professional objectives while promoting a healthy work/life balance.
• Integrity: Promise to uphold honesty as your compass and conduct all business practices with an ethical mindset and fiscal responsibility.