Senior Back-End Software Developer 8338 R
Summary
Senior Back-End Software Developer to modernize a large-scale content platform by migrating Python services to Go-based microservices, improving performance and scalability while working in a distributed team.
Senior Back-End Software Developer 8338 R
Join Akvelon — build products used by millions!
Akvelon is an IT company with 20+ years of experience and 1,200+ engineers across 15+ locations worldwide.
We work with both well-known global tech companies, including Microsoft, Facebook, Airbnb, Dropbox, and Pinterest, and with growing startups.
Our teams are involved in different types of engineering projects, from cloud solutions and AI/ML systems to big data, web, and mobile applications.
Since we are remote-first, our engineers work in distributed teams with flexible hours. We value ownership, clear communication, and the ability to take responsibility for your part of the work.
About the project
Client is a global platform that shapes how millions of people discover, share, and engage with content every day. With over 500 million monthly users across thousands of communities, the product sits at the intersection of social interaction, real-time content discovery, and large-scale data-driven experiences.
We’re looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-impact Content Platform team working on large-scale system modernization.
In this role, you’ll focus on migrating legacy Python services from a monolithic architecture to modern, scalable Go-based microservices owned by various product teams. You’ll leverage internal tools and frameworks designed to accelerate this transition and play a key role in improving system performance, reliability, and scalability.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys tackling complex engineering challenges, working in fast-paced environments, and collaborating across distributed teams.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Back-End development, preferably in fast-paced, high-scale environments
- Strong expertise in Go and Python (Go is a must-have)
- Solid experience working with APIs (GraphQL Router and Federation is a plus)
- Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools, systems, and architectures
- Strong communication skills and experience working in distributed teams
Responsibilities
- Migrate and refactor existing Python-based logic into Go within GraphQL API services
- Quickly ramp up on internal tools, systems, and processes to accelerate migration efforts
- Collaborate closely with engineers across multiple teams to ensure smooth and efficient delivery
- Debug complex production issues and provide clear, actionable solutions
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with strong validation practices
- Identify gaps and contribute to improving internal migration tools and processes
- Minimum 5 hours overlap with PST is required (full overlap with PST time zone is preferred)