Backend Software Engineer (Golang)

Company Overview

Zicasso is a leading luxury travel company that creates personalized, life-enriching experiences for discerning travelers. Founded in Silicon Valley, our unique approach to travel blends cutting-edge technology and the unsurpassed destination expertise of our top travel specialists worldwide. 

As a member of our team, you'll contribute to creating experiences that consistently earn us thousands of 5-star reviews. You'll be part of a company recognized as "Best in Travel" by TRAVEL+LEISURE magazine and regularly featured in notable publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and CNN. By joining Zicasso, you'll play a key role in bringing travel dreams to life – pushing the boundaries of what's possible in luxury travel experiences.

As a fully remote company spanning five continents, we foster a dynamic, progressive global work environment that values creativity, initiative, and continuous learning. We're seeking passionate, data-driven individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment and are eager to contribute to our innovative company culture underpinned by the pursuit of excellence, integrity, and teamwork.

Our global team comes together annually for an international company retreat in various locations, providing a unique opportunity to share ideas, collaborate in person, and strengthen our culture. This event embodies our commitment to both professional growth and the transformative power of travel.

Join us in shaping the future of luxury travel while working towards our vision: to create a more connected humanity through travel. To learn more, visit www.zicasso.com.

The Role

Zicasso is looking for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer (Golang) to join our team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Zicasso's innovative travel platform. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. The role reports to the VP of Engineering.

There is some flexibility in your work hours but you are required to overlap with California, eg. until 4 pm Pacific Time Zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy highly available and scalable backend systems using Golang
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Optimize performance and scalability of existing systems and infrastructure
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes
• Integrate with external APIs and third-party services
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in software development, ideally in multiple languages
• Proficient in designing, developing, and deploying robust backend systems using either Golang or Java.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Proficient in designing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git) and automated testing
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in Agile development methodologies is considered a plus
• Passion for the travel industry and desire to create exceptional user experiences

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Open Paid Time Off policy and 10 days of company-paid holidays
• Stock options package
• 401K retirement plan with employer matching
• Substantially discounted luxury travel during off-season
• An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the international destinations we serve