Senior Go Developer

Responsibilities

• API & Backend Architecture
• Take a hands-on role in the backend development of our SaaS product, architecting and building robust, scalable services using Golang.
• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) for seamless integration with client applications and external third-party services.
• Contribute to the technical and architectural vision for the platform, making key decisions on technology stacks, API gateways, scalability, and design patterns to ensure long-term success.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Go code, adhering to best practices in concurrency and performance optimization.
• System Design & Cloud Services
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust backend systems on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Collaborate with the team to solve complex technical challenges related to system architecture, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of backend services and databases.
• DevOps Collaboration & Enablement
• Collaborate closely with the dedicated DevOps team to shape and refine CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure for the product.
• Execute and review DevOps-related tasks for your team, utilizing tools like Terraform and Kubernetes to ensure smooth, reliable deployments.
• Software Resilience & Reliability
• Champion software resilience and reliability by designing fault-tolerant systems and implementing comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Participate in incident response protocols to ensure high availability and swiftly address any production issues.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product management, data science, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions and well-documented API contracts.
• Effectively communicate technical strategies, architectural decisions, and project status to the team and stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with proven success in building and launching SaaS products from the ground up.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in backend development with Golang.
• Deep expertise in API design, development, and usage (REST, gRPC, webhooks), including experience integrating with complex third-party APIs.
• Hands-on experience with major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Solid grasp of software architecture, system design, data modeling, and microservices patterns.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and container orchestration (Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack) to ensure system resilience.
• Must be a self-starter with a product-oriented mindset, capable of navigating ambiguity to deliver results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Additional Information

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Go Developer to join our product engineering team in Singapore. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the backend development and architecture of a new SaaS platform, driving everything from system design to deployment and resilience. The ideal candidate will possess deep backend expertise, with a strong background in Golang, microservices, and API design. You should have a proven track record of architecting complex, data-intensive systems and extensive experience with cloud services and third-party integrations.

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