Senior Backend Engineer, Golang - Core Platform
Summary
Senior backend engineer building Go services for authentication, access management and publishing on a global tax research platform, including a Keycloak migration and modernisation of legacy Java services. Hybrid role in Serbia via Talcom (3 days office, 2 home), with up to ~€3,100 net/month.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Core Platform team behind authentication, access management and publishing on a global Tax Research Platform.
You will work primarily in Go on core backend services and play an important role in the modernisation of the existing identity and access landscape.
A key project is the migration to Keycloak and the gradual replacement of legacy services. The role combines hands-on backend development with significant technical ownership. You will be expected to understand problems, propose solutions, break work down and take responsibility for delivery rather than simply work from predefined tickets.
New backend development is primarily done in Go, while parts of the existing landscape still include Java and legacy technologies that are being modernised.
What you will do
What we are looking for
Around eight years of backend engineering experience is a useful benchmark, but it is not a strict requirement. The focus is on genuine seniority, technical depth, autonomy and the ability to take ownership.
A strong Go engineer with relevant IAM experience can be an excellent fit. Candidates with a strong Java background, production Go experience and substantial Keycloak experience can also be considered, although strong Go capability is preferred for the long term.
The team
You will join an existing international engineering team rather than a separate outsourced delivery team.
The current setup includes experienced internal engineers as well as specialist Keycloak support. The role is highly hands-on and gives senior engineers room to influence how technical work is approached.
You should be comfortable working on problems that are not already fully broken down. Senior engineers are expected to help define the solution, structure the work and communicate technical options and trade-offs.
Working model
The role is based in Serbia through Talcom.
The working model is 3 days per week from a Talcom office and 2 days from home.
The role includes an initial one-week visit to the Netherlands, with occasional follow-up visits when useful for onboarding, planning or team collaboration.
Hiring process
- Introductory screening with Talcom
- IBFD interview focused on relevant experience, team fit and working style
- Technical assignment
- Technical interview and discussion of the solution
- Final decision
Candidates may use AI tools during the technical assignment, provided they are fully transparent about which tools were used and how they contributed to the solution.
Compensation
Up to approximately €3,100 net per month.