Senior Golang Backend Developer

Join our dynamic and innovative start-up with a strong financial foundation that has a depth of industry-specific experience and help shape the future of the vehicle and driver information industry. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Golang developer to join our team. In this role, you will create and grow a collection of web-based products and APIs that seek to revolutionize the way this industry accesses and utilizes data. You will work on a variety of projects, including building scalable and reliable APIs, developing new features for our web-based products, and optimizing existing code for performance and efficiency. You won't just be working with the usual tools - you'll have the opportunity to master cutting-edge technologies and architectures. And you won't be working alone - you'll be part of an all-star team of developers and industry veterans, working together to create something extraordinary.

Applicants must be United States citizens and currently reside in the United States. If you're a seasoned software engineer seeking to exercise your leadership and technical skills to make a significant impact on a rapidly scaling start-up and the industry as a whole, we welcome you to apply for this position.

Must be a United States citizen. Must be located in the United States.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and testing of scalable and reliable APIs and web-based products using Golang.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to contribute to innovative solutions.
• Support in the integration and optimization of RESTful and gRPC APIs, leveraging both NoSQL and SQL databases.
• Adhere to and support best practices for code performance, efficiency, and security within the team.
• Engage in various stages of the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to coding and deployment.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Golang or a comparable C-family language (C, C#, Rust).
• At least 4 years of professional experience with a server-side scripting language (PHP, Python, Ruby).
• Proven experience with a SQL database (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MSSQL).
• Proficiency with Git version control.
• Working knowledge of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and DevOps practices.
• Experience in integrating RESTful and gRPC APIs.
• Good problem-solving abilities and the capacity to create efficient backend solutions.
• Experience working in a Mac or Linux environment.
• Understanding of microservice architecture and design patterns.
• A security-conscious approach to software development, with a focus on protecting sensitive data and systems.
• Good communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Docker or similar container technologies.
• Experience building serverless applications using frameworks like AWS Lambda
• Experience with serverless applications (AWS Lambda).
• Experience writing and implementing OpenAPI or Swagger standards.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Employee Healthcare.
• Employee stock options program.
• Flexible paid vacation policy.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Flexibility of a 100% remote work environment.