Senior Backend Engineer - Golang Developer

Category: Software Development

About the Role:
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong proficiency in Golang, along with working knowledge of Java and Node.js. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust backend systems that are scalable, maintainable, and high-performing to power our next-generation applications. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex engineering problems, is passionate about clean code, and thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

You will play a crucial role in designing system architecture, contributing to the full software development lifecycle, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including DevOps, Product, Frontend, and QA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Backend Development:
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services using Golang as the primary language.
  • Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices that power web and mobile applications.
  • Implement integrations with external services and internal components using Java and Node.js, when necessary.
• System Architecture:
  • Contribute to architecture design and codebase scalability improvements.
  • Ensure clean, reusable, and testable code following best practices in coding standards and design patterns.
  • Conduct performance tuning, optimization, and refactoring as needed.
• Collaboration and Leadership:
  • Work closely with the product and frontend teams to deliver seamless and performant user experiences.
  • Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices.
  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions and ensure timely delivery of features.
• DevOps and Automation:
  • Collaborate with DevOps engineers to implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure proper deployment practices.
  • Contribute to infrastructure automation and monitoring setups, promoting system reliability and observability.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Golang (Go) and building distributed systems.
• Working knowledge of Java and Node.js and their integration in multi-language environments.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and working with message brokers and databases.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Experience working with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, system design, and security.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in event-driven or streaming architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Exposure to GraphQL and gRPC APIs.
• Prior work experience in high-scale, consumer-facing web applications or SaaS platforms.
• Contributions to open-source Golang projects or public GitHub repositories.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (India)