UbuntuSoftware ( https://www.ubuntusoftware.net/ ) is a Real Time Communications software provider providing secure communications in various vertical markets such as Finance, Health and Pharma.
Timing: This is an urgent hire and instant start, so we will get back to people very quickly. Assessment will be via giving you a task to do in the existing code, interviews, etc.
Project: Real time systems provide chat, video conferencing, and general CRUD functionality such that all clients are always up to date and can edit data whilst offline. This is a chance to work with cutting edge technology in an all golang environment on a new cutting edge system. You will be working on our new GRPC / Envoy based golang system.
Stack: Clients GRPC clients using custom code generation based on: WASM ( tinygo ) compiler for Web GoMobile compiler for Mobile Standard golang compiler for Desktop This allows the GUI "pane of glass" to be built on top of this golang embedded layer using: React Flutter GIO ( pure golang).
Servers Control Plane: Envoy GRPC XDS Consul
Stateless Microservices are written in golang using: GRPC Middleware for Telemetry. Security using Oauth, OIDC, JWT
Stateful Data Services are written in golang using TIDB Minio NATS / Jetstream / Liftbridge
Prerequisites: We are based in Berlin, Germany with developers in remote locations. To work with us you need to be in a similar time zone and be fluent in English. Applicants must show their experience in some of these areas. Good attitude to problem solving together. A preference to do what needs to be done, rather than sitting back and waiting to be told, but get agreement for new ideas rather than going it alone.
Responsibilities: Developer the code with the team. Development and DevOps are all in the same team, so you need to support what you write. Issue management, CI , CD and Testing.
Compensation: This role is initially freelance based, with the opportunity to advance to a permanent position.
Applications to include: CV Response to EVERY technology listed in the stack above. Add more if you see holes, such as Telemetry, Security, etc. A little bit about yourself personally.. Expected hourly rate.