JOB TITLE: Sr Backend Engineer - Golang (Remote)
LOCATION: Latin American locations only – Remote
COMMITMENT: Full time
Company Overview:
SkilldLabs is a product built from the challenges of our past. Hiring quality talent, working together in the same time-zone, and building cutting edge products at warp speed. We help startups overcome today's hiring challenges. Today, we have grown into a leading staff augmentation provider of highly skilled teams of nearshore experts.
Our client:
We are a dynamic team building cutting-edge custom web applications for clients across various industries. We leverage modern frameworks and tools to deliver scalable, user-friendly solutions. Join us as we create applications that blend beautiful design with robust functionality.
Role Overview:
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the development of the server-side logic, APIs, and database design for our web applications. You’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, design scalable architectures, and ensure the performance and reliability of our backend systems. You’ll also collaborate with the frontend team to build cohesive and high-performing applications.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust APIs and backend services to support frontend and mobile applications.
- Architect scalable and maintainable systems using modern frameworks.
- Optimize system performance for high traffic and large-scale deployments.
- Write secure, clean, and efficient code following industry best practices.
- Lead the design and management of databases (SQL and NoSQL).
- Develop automated tests and maintain deployment pipelines using tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers and product teams to align backend functionality with project goals.
Requirements:
- 5+ years in backend development, proficiency in the Go language.
- Expertise in at least one modern technology such as Gin.
- Strong knowledge of database design and management (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, including serverless and containerized applications.
- Understanding of RESTful API design, GraphQL, and real-time systems (WebSockets).
- Experience with microservices, authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT), and CI/CD workflows.
- Leadership experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and clear communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in building e-commerce applications and integrating APIs such as Shopify.
- Knowledge of modern DevOps practices, including infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Prior experience in architecting large-scale systems or working as a technical lead.
- Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
- Balances technical expertise with a practical, customer-focused approach.
- Excels at managing relationships and solving problems collaboratively with customers.
- Handles ambiguous challenges with creativity and independence.
What we offer:
- 3 month contractor contract (Possibility of extension)
- Paid online learning
- Family Leave
- Computer Sponsor program
- Sponsored certifications
- Payment in USD
If you are passionate about Backend stack development, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are excited about contributing to a groundbreaking project, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of the team that is shaping the future at Skilldlabs!