Sr. Backend Engineer (Go)

Accountabilities: • Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs using Go, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability.

• Build, manage, and continuously improve cloud infrastructure and production services hosted on AWS.

• Maintain and extend infrastructure-as-code configurations using Terraform, supporting consistent, reliable, and efficient infrastructure management.

• Take end-to-end ownership of engineering features, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and production monitoring.

• Deliver small, well-tested, and incremental code changes regularly, maintaining a consistent development pace and making progress visible to both internal and client stakeholders.

• Participate in code reviews, share technical knowledge, and contribute to architectural discussions and engineering decisions within a small, collaborative team.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents, backend performance issues, and CI/CD pipeline challenges.

• Work closely with engineering managers and fellow developers to align technical solutions with project objectives and business requirements.

• Communicate technical trade-offs, potential risks, project updates, and delivery progress clearly to international stakeholders.

• Promote engineering best practices, maintain high code quality standards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.

• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience developing, deploying, and maintaining production services using Go (Golang).

• Solid practical experience working with AWS services and cloud-based infrastructure.

• Professional experience using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code management and deployment.

• Strong understanding of backend architecture, API development, software design principles, and production system reliability.

• Experience managing the complete software development lifecycle, including implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and the ability to investigate and resolve build, deployment, and integration issues.

• Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate fluently and collaborate daily with US-based engineering teams and international stakeholders.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, discuss trade-offs, and provide clear progress updates.

• A proactive, adaptable, and quality-driven mindset, with a strong interest in continuous learning and professional development.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• Experience working with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).

• Familiarity with Jenkins or other CI/CD automation tools.

• Previous experience collaborating with distributed international engineering teams or working in a consulting environment.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every technical requirement. A growth mindset, adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to learn are highly valued. The essential requirement is fluent English, as the role involves daily collaboration with global teams.

Benefits:

• Flexible remote work: Fully remote working environment, offering flexibility and autonomy in organizing your work.

• Career development: Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and technical skill development.

• International collaboration: Work closely with experienced engineering professionals and international stakeholders on a long-term technology project.

• Technical ownership: Take responsibility for meaningful backend engineering initiatives and contribute to important architectural and technical decisions.

• Growth opportunities: Join a fast-growing technology consultancy working across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, and AI.

• Collaborative environment: Be part of a small, supportive engineering team that values knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and clear communication.

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