Backend Developer (Go) ID48361
Summary
Builds scalable Go microservices on GCP, migrating a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner and owning Terraform IaC for Cloud Run/GKE deployments.
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Backend Developer (Go), you will play a key role in modernizing a large‑scale platform by shaping cloud‑native services that support millions of users. This role focuses on building resilient backend foundations, influencing architectural decisions, and driving long‑term technical evolution. You’ll work in a product‑oriented, ownership‑driven environment that values clean design, autonomy, and continuous improvement. It’s a strong opportunity to grow while contributing to meaningful, high‑impact systems.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and develop scalable microservices using Go (Golang) for transactional systems;
- Take ownership of infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code);
- Migrate data and logic from a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner;
- Collaborate with mobile engineers to define API schemas and requirements;
- Ensure high performance and reliability of services deployed to Cloud Run/GKE;
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field;
- 5+ years of backend software development experience;
- Strong proficiency in Go (Golang);
- Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery);
- Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools;
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems;
- Experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases;
- Upper‑intermediate English level.
NICE TO HAVES
- Experience with Kotlin (server‑side);
- Ability to read or understand PHP for analyzing a legacy monolith during migration;
- Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers;
- Experience with event‑driven architecture.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
- Competitive compensation: USD‑based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.