Contract Golang Software Engineer

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant backend services, primarily using Go.


• Build and evolve APIs, backend applications, and SaaS platforms that deliver lasting value.


• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of distributed systems and modern cloud-based solutions.


• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to build and operate reliable services.


• Apply modern infrastructure and deployment practices, including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes.


• Develop robust testing strategies across the software lifecycle, including TDD, integration testing, and performance optimization.


• Collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders, and client teams to translate business needs into pragmatic technical solutions.


• Evaluate and adopt AI tools and emerging technologies where they can meaningfully improve engineering productivity and outcomes.


• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture built around continuous improvement, inclusion, transparency, and shared success.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in backend software engineering, with Go/Golang as a primary or preferred programming language.


• Hands-on experience designing and building APIs, backend services, and SaaS platforms.


• Experience working with at least one major cloud environment, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.


• Solid understanding of distributed systems, modern infrastructure, and scalable software architecture.


• Practical experience with Docker, containers, Kubernetes, and modern deployment practices.


• Strong knowledge of software testing strategies, including TDD, throughout the development lifecycle.


• Experience with performance analysis and optimization is highly valuable.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a pragmatic approach to technical decision-making.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.


• A proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented approach and a genuine commitment to continuous learning.


• Comfortable working collaboratively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.


• Willingness to use sound judgment when evaluating AI tools and emerging technologies.


• Strong commitment to diversity, fairness, inclusion, and ethical ways of working.


• Ability to operate through a limited company or equivalent business entity (e.g., LLC, LDA, Sp. z o.o., SRL), as this is a B2B contract engagement.

• 6-month contract with potential for extension.


• Fully remote-first working environment within Europe.


• Flexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.


• Opportunity to work on innovative products and challenging engineering projects across different industries.


• Exposure to modern cloud, distributed systems, infrastructure, and software engineering practices.


• Opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.


• Collaborative environment that values curiosity, continuous development, inclusion, honesty, and ethical decision-making.


• Opportunity to use AI and emerging technologies to increase your impact as an engineer.


• A culture focused on building strong relationships, inspiring solutions, and winning together.

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