Mid Software Engineer (Golang) – Full Remote (Portugal / Brasil)

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Go (Golang).

• Design and implement high-performance RESTful APIs and distributed services.

• Contribute to the definition and evolution of scalable and resilient system architectures.

• Integrate internal systems with third-party platforms and services.

• Collaborate closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Data teams.

• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, automated testing, and code quality standards.

• Monitor application performance and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to knowledge sharing across the engineering team.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in backend development using Go (Golang).

• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.

• Experience designing, building, and consuming REST APIs.

• Knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.

• Experience working with distributed systems and system integrations.

• Familiarity with Docker and containerized environments.

• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.

• Experience with unit testing and integration testing.

Must-Have Skills

• Previous experience in the retail, e-commerce, or marketplace sectors.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes.

• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar.

• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills

• Collaborative mindset with a strong results-oriented approach.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Proactive attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced and evolving environments.

Seniority Level

Senior Golang Developer – 4+ years of backend development experience, including at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Go (Golang).

Core Technologies

• Golang

• PostgreSQL / MySQL

• REST APIs

• Docker

• Kubernetes (preferred)

• Kafka or RabbitMQ (preferred)

• AWS / Azure / GCP (preferred)