Backend Engineer (Go, AWS, MySQL)

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Backend Engineer (Go, AWS, MySQL).

About the Product

The company is building a highly realistic MRI simulation platform entirely in software, enabling training without the need for expensive physical equipment.

The platform recreates the full MRI scanning process - from physics-based signal generation to image reconstruction - allowing students and clinicians to train in a safe, repeatable, and interactive environment.

The goal is to improve access to healthcare education, reduce costs, and support better patient outcomes through scalable technology.

Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Go

- Build scalable and efficient data models using MySQL or other relational databases

- Deploy and manage cloud-native applications in AWS

- Optimize performance, reliability, and security of backend systems

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

- Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making

- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams

- Contribute to CI/CD workflows and deployment pipelines

Requirements:

- 5+ years of backend development experience

- 3+ years of experience with Go

- 3+ years of experience with MySQL databases

- 3+ years of experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.)

- 5+ years of experience with at least one additional programming language (Python, Java, or similar)

- Experience with Docker and containerized deployments

- Experience with Git and GitHub

- Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar)

- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team

- Upper - Intermediate or higher level of English

Nice to Have:

- Experience designing distributed systems

- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code

- Experience working in high-growth or startup environments

- Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices

Company offers:

- Long-term employment with possibilities for professional growth

- Fully remote work

- Reasonably flexible schedule

- 15 days of paid vacation

- Regular performance reviews