Senior Software Engineer - Golang

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Golang to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be pivotal in enhancing our codebase, influencing architecture decisions, and driving the technical direction of our projects. Your primary focus will be on improving code structure, simplifying maintenance, and ensuring the operational readiness of our systems.

Technical Execution

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in refining the architecture and code quality of our systems. You'll be responsible for reviewing code produced by your team, ensuring it meets high standards of readability, design, and testing.

Your efforts will directly contribute to making our production systems more maintainable and efficient. This includes optimizing performance, enhancing system visibility, and ensuring robust operational health.

Roles & Responsibilities
 Collaboration & Leadership :
 Lead by example in technical execution, demonstrating a high standard of coding practices and problem-solving skills.
 Foster strong relationships with other engineering teams to identify and seize collaboration opportunities.
 Take ownership of significant projects, contributing to design decisions and technical implementation.
 Influence the roadmap and direction of your team's initiatives.
 Play a crucial role in the hiring process by conducting engineering interviews and evaluating potential team members.
 Support the professional growth of your colleagues, providing mentorship and encouraging efficiency in their roles.
 Technical Skills and Experience :
 Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
 Coding Standards: Demonstrate pride in producing readable, well-designed, and well-tested software.
 Web-Based Applications: Proven experience in developing web-based applications in various languages, with a strong interest in learning and applying Golang.
 Relational Databases: Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
 Scalable Web Architecture: Knowledge of web architecture and systems handling high traffic (e.g., 20,000 requests per minute and above).
 NoSQL and Data Backends: Familiarity with NoSQL databases and other data backends such as Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, and Memcache.
 Problem Solving: Adept at addressing logistical and operational challenges with effective software solutions.

Key Attributes

- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of software engineering principles and experience with complex web systems.-
 Leadership: Ability to guide and mentor team members, influence project direction, and maintain high coding standards.
 Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships across teams and drive collaborative efforts.
 Adaptability: Willingness to embrace new technologies and adapt to evolving technical environments.

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