Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Go): Designing, developing, and maintaining software applications and services with an accent on microservices architecture, ensuring high quality code and adherence to best practices. Focus on optimizing existing codebase, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes.

Location: Hybrid, based in Berlin, Germany

Company

hirify.global is a leading European provider of online presence, cloud hosting and digital marketing services, supporting over 2 million customers.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement software applications using Elixir, Ruby, and Go.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specifications.
• Lead the design and development of new software features and enhancements.
• Optimize and refactor existing codebase for improved performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging, and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Solid experience in either Go, Elixir, or Ruby programming languages (including relevant frameworks).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and services, especially AWS or GCP.
• Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

Nice to have

• Infrastructure knowledge, especially related to AWS ecosystem.
• Familiarity with message queue systems like RabbitMQ or Apache Kafka.
• Understanding of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in the developer community.

Culture & Benefits

• Highly motivated management team that lives by agile principles.
• Permanent position with excellent development and career prospects.
• Flexibility for work-life balance with the option to work from home after consultation with your team.
• Support for your company pension plan and JobRad leasing.
• Discounted Urban Sports Club membership, free massages during working hours, and flat rate for fruit and drinks.
• Committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment free from discrimination and harassment.