Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)
Onsite: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong Golang expertise to help shape the systems, processes, and architecture driving their mission. If you re a hands-on problem solver who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments, this is a chance to work on impactful projects while accelerating your career in a growing company.
The Role
You ll be part of a cross-functional squad, delivering new features and capabilities that the business depends on. The backend is built in Go, following a documentation-first approach and a service-oriented architecture. High code quality, automated testing, and seamless deployments through CI/CD pipelines into AWS are core to the way they work.
What You ll Be Doing
Build & Deliver
* Write clean, testable, maintainable Go code
* Break down User Stories into clear, deliverable tasks
* Drive best practices across testing, code reviews, and refactoring
* Ensure compliance with coding standards, security, and regulations
Collaborate & Influence
* Partner with product owners, designers, and engineers to turn requirements into technical solutions
* Contribute ideas that improve systems and processes
Shape the Future
* Support technical roadmaps and long-term strategies
* Stay ahead of industry trends, sharing insights that spark innovation
About You
You enjoy tackling complex challenges, simplifying problems, and delivering outcomes that matter. You re action-oriented, detail-focused, and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven environment. Clear communication and a positive, empathetic approach set you apart.
What You ll Bring
* 5+ years of software development with strongly typed languages (Go, Java, etc.), including 2+ years of commercial Golang experience
* Strong experience writing well-tested code
* Proven ability to take a User Story from refinement through to delivery within a sprint
* Solid background in data modelling and database design (SQL/NoSQL)
* Knowledge of distributed systems and event-driven architectures
* Experience building cloud-based REST API solutions
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Nice to Have
* SaaS product experience
* Expertise in microservices and event-driven integration
* Knowledge of AWS architecture
* Familiarity with Terraform or other IaC tools
* Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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