Senior Golang Software Engineer

Senior Golang Software Engineer Location: Remote - U.S.Employment Type: Full-TimeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep production experience in Go (Golang) to help design, build, and operate scalable backend systems in a fast-moving, early-stage startup environment.This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning meaningful technical problems, working on distributed systems, and collaborating closely with a highly capable team. You’ll have significant influence over backend architecture, APIs, data models, infrastructure, and engineering practices.Strong technical ability is essential, but communication and collaboration are equally important. We’re looking for someone who is thoughtful, low ego, and able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.What You’ll DoDesign, build, and operate production backend systems using GoDevelop scalable, reliable APIs and distributed servicesDesign and evolve database schemas and data modelsBuild and maintain systems using SQL/PostgreSQLContribute to infrastructure, deployment, and CI/CD pipelinesWork with Kubernetes and cloud-native environmentsImplement and improve observability through metrics, alerting, logging, and request tracingTroubleshoot production issues and improve system reliability and performanceCollaborate closely with engineering, product, and other stakeholdersHelp shape technical architecture and engineering best practices as the company growsRequired Qualifications4+ years of professional experience writing production Go (Golang) for backend systemsProven experience building and operating distributed backend systems in productionStrong understanding of backend architecture and API designExperience designing relational database schemas and working with SQLExperience building production web applications, services, and/or APIsAbility to independently own technical problems from design through productionStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical audiencesCollaborative, low-ego approach to engineering and problem-solvingPreferred QualificationsExperience with one or more of the following is highly valued:PostgreSQLKubernetesCI/CD pipelinesAPI-driven developmentObservability tooling, including metrics, alerting, logging, and distributed/request tracingPython and/or Python-based data pipelinesEarly-stage startup environments, particularly Seed through Series BHigh-stakes or highly regulated domains such as fintech, security, identity, fraud, or riskIdeal CandidateYou’ll likely thrive in this role if you’re a strong backend engineer who enjoys the ownership and pace of an early-stage company. You care deeply about engineering quality without bringing unnecessary ego to technical discussions.You’re someone who communicates clearly, welcomes feedback, works well with different personalities, and can have productive conversations with both engineers and non-engineers. You value collaboration and are comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can evolve quickly.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with deep production experience in Go (Golang) to help design, build, and operate scalable backend systems in a fast-moving, early-stage startup environment.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys owning meaningful technical problems, working on distributed systems, and collaborating closely with a highly capable team. You’ll have significant influence over backend architecture, APIs, data models, infrastructure, and engineering practices.

Strong technical ability is essential, but communication and collaboration are equally important. We’re looking for someone who is thoughtful, low ego, and able to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences., * 4+ years of professional experience writing production Go (Golang) for backend systems

• Proven experience building and operating distributed backend systems in production
• Strong understanding of backend architecture and API design
• Experience designing relational database schemas and working with SQL
• Experience building production web applications, services, and/or APIs
• Ability to independently own technical problems from design through production
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences
• Collaborative, low-ego approach to engineering and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with one or more of the following is highly valued:

• PostgreSQL
• Kubernetes
• CI/CD pipelines
• API-driven development
• Observability tooling, including metrics, alerting, logging, and distributed/request tracing
• Python and/or Python-based data pipelines
• Early-stage startup environments, particularly Seed through Series B
• High-stakes or highly regulated domains such as fintech, security, identity, fraud, or risk

Ideal Candidate

You’ll likely thrive in this role if you’re a strong backend engineer who enjoys the ownership and pace of an early-stage company. You care deeply about engineering quality without bringing unnecessary ego to technical discussions.

You’re someone who communicates clearly, welcomes feedback, works well with different personalities, and can have productive conversations with both engineers and non-engineers. You value collaboration and are comfortable operating in an environment where priorities can evolve quickly.