Senior Java/Golang Software Engineer

Job Description

• Craft well-architected microservice architectures while working on highly scalable

backend systems and infrastructure.

• Collaborate with PMs and other stakeholders by participating in brainstorming

sessions and refining feature requirements.

• Improve and refactor existing codebases to enhance maintainability, performance,

and scalability.

• Solve complex technical challenges and evaluate new technologies to enhance our

platform.

• Design and implement security control mechanisms to safeguard our services and

data.

• Lead and participate in incident response, ensuring issues are quickly identified,

mitigated, and resolved, while contributing to post-incident analysis and

improvements

• Build observability into our systems to effectively monitor, debug, and resolve

real-world issues as they arise.

• Lead technical projects by managing deliverables, ensuring team alignment, and

driving consistent, high-quality outcomes.

• Adhere to company policy and procedures.
• Achieve or exceed targets and other key objectives assigned by your Immediate

Supervisor.

• Participate in ongoing training and development programs.
• Accept other associated responsibilities and projects as the need arises.

Competencies for the Job

• Database Design
• Coding Proficiency
• Code Review
• Incident Management
• API Development
• Cloud Integration
• Security Architecture
• Monitoring and Logging
• Microservices Architecture
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Results-Driven Execution
• Business Knowledge

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in a strongly typed programming language, such as Go or Java.
• Hands-on experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g.,

PostgreSQL, Redis, Spanner).

• Strong knowledge of designing efficient persistence layers, database

optimization, and handling concurrency.

• Proficiency with message brokers such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Experience with background task processing, asynchronous workflows, and

event-driven systems.

• Proven experience in developing well-architected APIs and microservices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to craft effective solutions to complex problems.
• Proficiency in interpreting and acting on data insights, including reading

graphs, analyzing trends, and making data-backed decisions.

• A clear understanding of the distinction between coding and software engineering,

emphasizing systems thinking, scalability, and quality.

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, manage deliverables, and align

teams to achieve consistent outcomes.