Go | AWS | IoT)

Growth Acceleration Partners•Colorado Springs, CO

16h

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer (Backend / Cloud Services) to design, build, and maintain the core backend systems that power a cloud-connected, intelligent irrigation ecosystem. In this role, you will develop scalable APIs, data pipelines, and backend services that enable seamless communication between mobile applications, cloud platforms, and connected IoT devices. You will play a key role in ensuring system reliability, performance, and scalability while contributing to features such as irrigation automation, telemetry processing, and AI-driven recommendations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend, mobile, IoT, and Machine Learning engineers, to deliver high-quality, data-driven solutions that improve the end-user experience.

Requirements

4+ years of experience developing backend systems, APIs, and cloud-based services in production environments
Experience working with database-driven applications and scalable backend architectures
Experience collaborating in cross-functional and agile teams
Backend development with Python, Node.js, or Go
Experience with AWS services, including IoT Core, Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS, S3, and CloudWatch
Familiarity with serverless, event-driven, and microservices architectures
Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with data modeling, indexing, and performance optimization
Knowledge of IoT communication protocols such as MQTT, HTTP, and WebSockets
Experience with secure communication methods such as mTLS
Experience handling high-throughput, real-time data systems
REST API design and integration
Authentication and authorization (OAuth 2.0, JWT)
Secure system design and data protection practices
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, etc.)
Testing practices including unit and integration testing
Monitoring, logging, and system observability
Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Proactive mindset with strong ownership of tasks and outcomes
Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and agile environments
Customer-focused mindset, prioritizing product quality and user experience

Nice To Haves

Experience with AWS IoT Device Shadows
Experience working with AI/ML integrations or data-driven systems
Familiarity with Agile development practices

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs connecting mobile and web applications to backend services
Develop and optimize the irrigation scheduling engine, incorporating environmental data, user preferences, and automation logic
Build and manage database schemas, queries, and data models supporting telemetry, scheduling, and analytics
Integrate backend systems with AWS IoT Core to enable secure device communication, telemetry ingestion, and command processing
Design and maintain telemetry ingestion pipelines for high-frequency IoT data
Implement backend logic for automation, notifications, and AI-driven recommendations
Collaborate with Machine Learning engineers to integrate predictive models and data-driven decision-making
Ensure system performance, reliability, and scalability through monitoring, testing, and optimization
Implement security best practices, including data protection and access control
Write unit and integration tests and support CI/CD and deployment quality
Collaborate with frontend, mobile, and IoT teams to ensure seamless product experience
Document backend architecture, APIs, and data flows
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring high system availability
Continuously evaluate and adopt technologies to improve system performance and maintainability