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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer - Microservices, AWS - **Company:** Lifesize, Inc. - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Migration, Desktop Publishing, Linux, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, MySQL, Node.Js, RabbitMQ, Software Engineering, TypeScript, WebSocket, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, AWS Lambda, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Api Gateway, Es2015, Serverless Computing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-lifesize-831789925996686/ ## About the Role 5+ Years Commercial/Enterprise Server Software Development 2+ Years Python 2/3 or 2+ Years NodeJS (ES6+) 2+ Years AWS Experience IDEALLY, YOU WILL… + Have broad knowledge of AWS, server programming, databases, and cloud architectures. + Construct small, readable, unit-tested microservices with high availability and reliability using TypeScript or Python. + Design messaging patterns between microservices using RabbitMQ or other messaging platforms. + Document design and implementation details and be comfortable explaining them to other engineers. + Offer constructive feedback during code reviews as well as positively receiving and executing on the feedback offered by others. + Work with Git and continuous integration systems. + Be fluent in Linux/Ubuntu CLI tools. + Have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent real world experience. : + Websockets + AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, IAM, Cloudfront, etc + Serverless + RabbitMQ + PostgreSQL/MySQL or Elasticsearch + Java + Docker + Kubernetes ## Description WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK ON A TEAM OF TALENTED ENGINEERS UTILIZING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES TO ARCHITECT CLOUD SOFTWARE FOR OUR NEXT GENERATION VIDEO COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS? Lifesize is looking for a senior developer who will bridge the gap between Engineering and Operations. In this role, you'll work on our Cloud Microservices Team to build out our new AWS-based microservices architecture to replace our legacy monoliths. Not only will you be developing new microservices, you'll also be helping us improve our overall deployment and release practices to ensure stable and secure deliverables to production. If you're a programmer who has prior DevOps experience or deep cloud operations knowledge, this is the role for you. ABOUT THIS ROLE: + You'll build out our new microservice-based architecture to replace our monolithic architecture and greatly scale our capacity. + You'll improve the overall build, packaging, automation, monitoring, and deployment process. + You'll create transition strategies for migrating data and services from our existing monoliths. + You'll write reusable service templates that demonstrate best practices in regards to AWS security and scalability. + You'll engage and coordinate with other internal engineering and operations teams to complete complex product features. + You'll solve high priority customer issues and get fixes deployed with a fast turnaround time SOME OF THE PERKS YOU'LL GET WORKING IN LIFESIZE ENGINEERING: + Pick your preference of a Mac or PC environment, and we'll get you hooked up. + Come to work in our convenient Barton Skyway location, which is close enough to downtown and Zilker Park to have access to the best of Austin. + Be amazed at the productivity you'll establish in our non-open engineering floor plan, which includes a mix of private and shared offices. + Take time off when you need it with our unlimited vacation policy and our flexible work schedule. + Eat free breakfast tacos on Mondays and Wednesdays and enjoy a catered lunch on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as recurring team lunches and happy hours. + Take a break in our fully stocked break rooms with all the snacks and drinks you need. + Recharge yourself in our free onsite yoga classes and gym. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Goodbye Microservices, Hello Self-Contained Systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100009-goodbye-microservices-hello-self-contained-systems) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)