Senior Clojure Developer

Senior Clojure Developer

Location • Remote • Contract 

What we are Looking For:

We are looking for a Senior Clojure Developer with experience in building distributed systems, cloud-

based architectures, and high-performance backend solutions. The ideal candidate will have a deep

understanding of functional programming, microservices, and event-driven architectures, and will be

proficient in using technologies such as Clojure, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, implement, and optimize distributed applications and services using Clojure,

ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency event-driven systems using technologies such as

Kafka.

• Transition monolithic systems to microservices architectures, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS,

Google Cloud Platform) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Implement serverless computing solutions and integrate cloud services such as AWS Lambda,

DynamoDB, and S3.

• Optimize system performance, including database query performance (PostgreSQL, MongoDB),

ensuring reliability and scalability.

• Integrate with third-party APIs and services, adhering to security and compliance requirements.

• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate

them into technical solutions.

• Collaborate with clients to develop innovative, data-driven solutions, including machine learning

pipelines, real-time data processing, and fraud detection models.

• Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing (Clojure Spec), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements are met and high-quality

software is delivered on time.

Skill Requirements:

• Overall 6+ years of experience, with 3+ years of hands-on experience as a Clojure developer.

• Experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems.

• Experience with cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong experience in developing real-time, event-driven, and data-intensive applications.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve

issues effectively.

• Must have excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate test results,

issues, and improvements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering quality results with the ability to work

independently and manage competing priorities effectively.