Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

WE ARE: StartupSoft connects top Ukrainian engineers with world-class startups from Silicon Valley and EU. Our developers work directly on the product as an integral part of the startup team.

PROJECT: This cloud-based solution simplifies running AI workloads—like training, fine-tuning, and inference—by automatically selecting the most efficient infrastructure based on speed, cost, and reliability. It supports a wide range of models, including large language models (LLMs), computer vision, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), with deployment options across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
With Workload as a Service (WaaS), it removes the complexity of managing infrastructure, ensuring AI workloads run smoothly and without constraints—anywhere, anytime.

TEAM: most of the engineering team is in Europe.

PROJECT STAGE: Startup (2023).

PROJECT STACK: Golang, AWS, CI/CD, Azure, GCP.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a strong focus on Golang, especially within cloud or PaaS environments.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies including container runtimes such as Docker and cluster schedulers such Kubernetes is a must
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture, tailored to PaaS solutions.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related infrastructure services.
  • Proficiency in database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL, with a focus on supporting scalable, distributed systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve backend issues in a production environment.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Entrepreneurial & start-up mindset!
  • Note: Experience with AI-related projects is a significant advantage!
     

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and optimize backend services using Golang, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability in support of our PaaS offerings.
  • Collaborate with AI developers to integrate backend systems with AI model development, training, and deployment processes.
  • Design and maintain APIs that support seamless operation and customer access to our Beta product, enabling flexible workload management.
  • Implement and manage database solutions to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval across various architectures.
  • Monitor and optimize system performance, addressing bottlenecks to ensure smooth operation during Beta testing and beyond.
  • Work with the DevOps/SRE team to ensure smooth CI/CD processes and scalable deployment of backend services.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues quickly and effectively, minimizing downtime for our clients.
     

YOU WILL GET:

  • Competitive financial reward and other social benefits;
  • Possibility to work with minor supervision and low-bureaucracy;
  • Flexible schedule and friendly working atmosphere;
  • Tight-knit team with an inclusive and transparent culture.
Published 24 April
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