Senior Backend Developer (Golang)

Our client - a full-service brand experience agency is looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Golang) to join their team.

Company Details
This is a creative partner dedicated to elevating companies’ brands through engaging brand experiences (apparel, merch, print & more). It manages the entire process, from design to distribution, all in one place.

Job Summary
You will play a crucial role in developing efficient and reliable solutions to support our growing business needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of backend architecture, asynchronous programming, and clean code principles. 

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend systems using Golang.
• Architecture & Patterns: Implement and maintain robust backend architectures and design patterns.
• Asynchronous Programming: Utilize goroutines, Pub/Sub, and other asynchronous programming techniques to build scalable and performant applications.
• GCP & Firebase: Develop and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), with a focus on Firebase services.
• Clean Code & Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to clean architecture principles and implementing comprehensive unit tests.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets business requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks to ensure optimal system performance.
• Code Reviews: Participate in code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest Golang developments and backend technologies.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong emphasis on Golang, and at least 2 years in a senior capacity.
• Golang Proficiency: Deep understanding and extensive experience with Golang.
• Backend Architecture: Strong knowledge of backend architecture and design patterns.
• Asynchronous Programming: Expertise in asynchronous programming concepts and practices (goroutines, Pub/Sub, etc.).
• GCP (Firebase): Experience with Google Cloud Platform, particularly Firebase.
• Clean Code & Testing: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable code and implementing thorough unit tests.
• English Proficiency: Upper-intermediate level of English (spoken and written).
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team Player: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive & Critical Thinking: Demonstrate proactive behavior and strong critical thinking skills.

Would be a Plus

• AI Tools: Familiarity with AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor.
• Golang IDEs: Experience with popular Golang IDEs.
• Additional Cloud Experience: Experience with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Database Experience: Experience with transactional databases such as PostgreSQL and document-based data stores like MongoDB.
• DevOps: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, familiarity with Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Bonus skills: Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, containerization, authentication mechanisms (SSO), test-driven development, real-time applications, and backgrounds in e-commerce, SaaS, or API-driven platforms.

Benefits

• Strong engineering team with English speaking environment and challenging tasks.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary level (contract, gross).
• Remote job / work from home.
• High-end corporate laptop.