Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Backend Developer

About the Company

Armada is an edge computing startup that provides computing infrastructure to remote areas where connectivity and cloud infrastructure is limited, as well as areas where data needs to be processed locally for real‑time analytics and AI at the edge. We’re looking to bring on the most brilliant minds to help further our mission of bridging the digital divide with advanced technology infrastructure that can be deployed anywhere.

We are looking for a talented and experienced Software Developer experienced in developing backend services using cloud native technologies. As a member of this team, you will design, build, and maintain scalable and high‑performance backend services. You will work closely with the product, frontend, and Dev Ops teams to deliver robust solutions that power our cutting‑edge products that run in the cloud and at the edge.

Location:

This role is office‑based at our Bellevue, Washington office.

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code, preferably using Go (Golang).
• Build and enhance SDKs and APIs to facilitate customer integration and interaction with the marketplace platform.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (frontend, product, Dev Ops) to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high availability and responsiveness.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs and devise solutions to these problems.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deploy applications in containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Maintain code documentation and architecture design records.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.

• 2+ years of backend development experience, preferably with Go (Golang).
• Experience building SDKs and APIs for public marketplace use.
• Proven designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines for Kubernetes deployments.
• Familiarity with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, Redis).
• Knowledge of concurrency in Go, and an understanding of Go routines and channels.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and working in distributed cloud‑native environments.
• Proficiency in version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and performance tuning.
• U.S. citizenship required.

For select roles, due to the nature of our clientele and the technologies involved, there may be specific nationality or citizenship indicated in the required qualifications section. These roles may involve access to sensitive information that is subject to export control regulations or other legal restrictions. In such cases, employment offers will be contingent upon your ability to comply with these requirements.

Base salary range for U.S. based candidates: $128,000 – $160,000 USD, varying by location, experience, skills, and qualifications.

This role will also be offered equity and subsidised benefits (details available upon request).

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidised cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 15 paid company holidays per year

• Go‑getter with a growth mindset – intellectually curious, strong business acumen, and actively seeking opportunities to build relevant skills.
• Detail‑oriented problem‑solver, capable of gathering information, solving problems efficiently, and delivering results with a ‘get‑it‑done’ attitude.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment – energized by an entrepreneurial spirit and able to work quickly.
• Collaborative team player who focuses on business success and is motivated by team accomplishment over personal agenda.
• Highly organised and results‑driven with strong prioritisation skills and a dedicated work ethic.

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