Senior Software Engineer - GoLang

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Software Engineer - GoLang based in India.

We are looking for an experienced backend engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance distributed systems and modern software platforms. This role focuses on solving complex engineering challenges through clean architecture, scalable services, and reliable infrastructure. You will work on products serving high-growth companies, contributing to systems that require strong performance, security, and availability. The position offers the opportunity to influence technical decisions, drive engineering best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. You will operate in a remote, international environment alongside talented engineers, product managers, and technology leaders. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about backend development, cloud technologies, and large-scale system design.

Accountabilities:: The role involves owning the development, architecture, and continuous improvement of backend systems, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and engineering excellence. You will contribute to technical strategy, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and help build robust solutions for complex business needs.

Design, develop, and maintain clean, high-quality, performant, and scalable backend services.

Build and evolve distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs designed for high availability and low latency.

Analyze complex technical challenges, define effective solutions, and contribute to architecture and design decisions.

Develop secure and scalable services using Go and related backend technologies.

Implement and optimize database solutions across relational, document, key-value, object, and graph data stores.

Build API gateways, monitoring solutions, fault-tolerant systems, and performance-driven services.

Manage cloud infrastructure, deployments, and operational reliability in production environments.

Participate in code reviews, testing processes, debugging, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and business stakeholders to align engineering solutions with objectives.

Create technical documentation, improve engineering processes, and promote best practices.

Mentor junior engineers, support team growth, and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Take ownership of backend platforms and help drive scalability initiatives for systems serving large user bases.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is a senior backend engineer with strong experience building scalable software solutions, excellent problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.

5+ years of professional software development experience with strong expertise in Go, Java, or Python.

Solid experience with Go development and backend engineering practices.

Experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and CI/CD pipelines.

Strong knowledge of microservice architectures, transactional systems, and distributed environments.

Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs with monitoring, metrics, and fault tolerance.

Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, or DynamoDB.

Familiarity with server-side technologies including Elasticsearch and messaging systems.

Experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure management.

Strong understanding of scalable architecture and production-grade systems.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality solutions.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical initiatives is a plus.

Contributions to open-source projects are considered an advantage.

Experience with Web3 technologies is a plus.

Degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits:

Fully remote work environment, allowing flexibility to work from anywhere.

Flexible working hours designed to support productivity and work-life balance.

Competitive salary package aligned with experience and expertise.

Opportunity to work on highly scalable products and complex engineering challenges.

Collaboration with a global team of engineers, designers, and technology professionals.

Exposure to innovative technologies and large-scale systems.

Professional growth opportunities through challenging projects and technical ownership.

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