Senior Backend Product Software Engineer (Go)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Product Software Engineer (Go): Building and optimizing scalable SaaS-based invoicing tools for small businesses with an accent on backend architecture and performance. Focus on refactoring technical debt, delivering new features in a cross-functional Scrum environment, and leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity.

Location: Hybrid role based in Leuven, Belgium; requires office attendance (approx. 8 days/month).

Company

A leading global provider of professional information, software, and services serving customers in over 180 countries.

What you will do

• Contribute to product architecture and feature development using Go.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality functionality.
• Improve codebase quality by addressing technical debt and performing refactoring.
• Establish backend best practices regarding component architecture and testing strategies.
• Participate in Scrum ceremonies and provide mentorship through code reviews and pairing.
• Evaluate and implement modern backend technologies and tools.

Requirements

• Professional backend software development experience in a product-focused team.
• Hands-on cloud experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and operational concerns.
• Strong fundamentals in API design, data modeling, and software architecture.
• Willingness to learn Go (Golang) if not already proficient.
• Openness to adopting AI-assisted development tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, hybrid work setup.
• Engaged, diverse, and quality-driven professional team.
• Continuous investment in employee growth and professional development.
• Exposure to a wide range of global professional services and software products.