Overview
Remote
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Skills
Lua
Nginx
OpenResty
Web Applications
Proxies
Job Details
Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer experienced in OpenResty and Lua programming to design, develop, and optimize high-performance web services and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building scalable, secure, and efficient Nginx-based applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain web applications and APIs using OpenResty (Nginx + LuaJIT).
- Write efficient, modular, and reusable Lua code for request handling, routing, and data processing.
- Optimize Nginx configurations for performance, security, and scalability.
- Integrate with backend systems, databases, and third-party APIs.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and monitor production systems for performance issues.
- Collaborate with DevOps and backend teams for deployment and CI/CD pipelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Strong experience with OpenResty / Nginx development.
- Proficiency in Lua scripting and LuaJIT.
- Understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and reverse proxy concepts.
- Experience with performance tuning and load balancing.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
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