Golang Backend Developer

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

Our client is a big enterprise in Travel & Hospitality domain. The project provides maintenance and development for a high-load platform for hotel reservations, It requires improvements and optimizations of the UI and backend functionality. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with modern backend technologies, and is eager to grow and experiment with new tools and approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Golang
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, DevOps, product)
• Design and implement scalable APIs and services
• Work within a microservices-based architecture
• Ensure code quality through reviews and collaboration (e.g. pair programming)
• Identify and resolve performance and reliability issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices and processes
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Golang
• Strong understanding of Go fundamentals, standard library, and best practices
• Experience designing and working with APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Good understanding of asynchronous communication and concurrency
• Solid problem-solving skills and proactive mindset
• Experience working in collaborative engineering teams

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and related tools (e.g. ArgoCD)
• Understanding of networking basics (routing, gateways, firewalls, etc.)
• Experience with other programming languages (Java, Scala, C/C++, Rust)
• Interest in the travel domain
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporarily or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

reference number: GO00042