Senior Backend Engineer

You will
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, full stack
engineers, test automation engineers, and Scrum Masters to continuously
enhance customer experience.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices in Go, ensuring high
performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Create and enhance an extensible library of APIs, enabling rapid development
and consistent integration practices across services.
• Translate functional requirements into robust, scalable backend services,
focusing on efficiency, security, and best practices in API design.
• Mentor and coach mid-level and junior developers, fostering a sense of
ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Cultivate a positive team atmosphere that encourages open communication,
creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, ensuring the stability
and reliability of applications.
• Contribute to code reviews and automated testing efforts, ensuring code
quality and meeting coverage targets.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with the entire digital and engineering
organizations, including Directors and members of the Product team.
You will come with
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a
related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience with statically typed languages such as Go, C, C++, or
Rust.
• Expertise in Golang, with a deep understanding of its concurrency model,
frameworks, and best practices.
• Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), asynchronous request
handling, partial page updates, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in distributed caching and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker,
Kubernetes)
• Commitment to high-quality coding practices, including comprehensive
documentation, active participation in code reviews, and adherence to best
practices in software development.
• Passion for staying current with the latest software tools and methodologies.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey
complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.