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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) - Remote - **Company:** KAKE,INC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Distributed Systems, Monitoring of Systems, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Recommender Systems, Spring Cloud, Backend, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pj25wlrdmt ## About the Role * Strong experience building high-performance, scalable backend systems using Golang. * Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architectures, and backend scalability patterns. * Hands-on experience with MongoDB, including scalable data modeling and performance optimization. * Strong experience building and operating cloud-native applications on AWS. * Production experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, monitoring, and resource management. * Proven track record of delivering reliable systems in high-traffic, large-scale environments. * Ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders in a cross-functional environment. * Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance, reliability, and maintainability. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. * Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment. Nice-to-Have * Experience building recommendation systems, personalization engines, or search infrastructure. * Exposure to developer platforms and internal tooling that support engineering productivity. * Experience working in high-growth environments where scalability, reliability, and user experience are critical. * Familiarity with large-scale consumer-facing products serving millions of users. * Experience improving platform reliability, uptime, and operational efficiency. ## Description We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-scale product engineering team focused on building and evolving critical platform services used by millions of users worldwide. In this role, you'll design and develop high-performance backend systems that power core user experiences while ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on a highly visible product area while collaborating with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and infrastructure., * Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Golang. * Develop and optimize distributed systems that support high traffic volumes and mission-critical platform functionality. * Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability. * Design and manage scalable data storage solutions using MongoDB. * Deploy, monitor, and maintain production services running on Kubernetes. * Collaborate closely with product, frontend, platform, and infrastructure teams to deliver seamless user experiences. * Improve system observability, reliability, and operational excellence through monitoring, automation, and performance optimization. * Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decisions that shape the future of the platform. * Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive long-term improvements to system stability and resilience. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [40 Minutes to Build a Serverless COVID-19 REST and GraphQL APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/208-40-minutes-to-build-a-serverless-covid-19-rest-and-graphql-apis) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [How I saved 200K/yr in direct costs writing 0 code lines in K8s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1055-how-i-saved-200k-yr-in-direct-costs-writing-0-code-lines-in-k8s) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) - [Scaling: from 0 to 20 million users](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/676-scaling-from-0-to-20-million-users) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers)