Middle Go Engineer

Project: 
A Berlin-based fintech startup developing a modular payment operating system for enterprise businesses. The platform enables companies to orchestrate payment flows, manage integrations, automate financial workflows, and optimize payment performance through a unified, scalable infrastructure. Trusted by global brands such as leading retail, mobility, and marketplace companies, the solution helps enterprises simplify complex payment ecosystems, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate expansion across international markets.

Cooperation: Long-term cooperation.
Stage: Existing project. The platform is live and serving enterprise clients.
Tech Stack: Golang, AWS, PostgreSQL, microservices, distributed systems.
Nice to have: payments domain experience, integrations experience, and AI tools in the dev lifecycle.
Timezone Requirements: CET / European business hours.
Location Requirements: Remote.
English: Upper-Intermediate / Advanced. B2+/C1. Hard requirement — confirmed by the client.
Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience with a proven track record of delivering projects.
• Strong software design intuition and clean code principles.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in Golang, AWS, and PostgreSQL.
• Business-oriented mindset.
• AI-native — actively uses AI tools throughout the development lifecycle (strong preference).

Nice to have:

• Payments domain experience.
• Integrations experience.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Golang.
• Work within a microservices architecture on a high-load distributed system.
• Collaborate closely with the existing engineering team.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Troubleshoot and optimize PostgreSQL-based systems.

Benefits from 8allocate:

• Team & Culture: Team events, offsites, and a culture that keeps people connected.
• Learning & Development: Budget for courses, certifications, and conferences.
• Wellbeing: Flexible support in line with company policy, with options to support your physical and mental wellbeing (sport, mental health, or medical insurance).
• Rest & Recovery: Paid vacation and sick leave.