Golang Backend Engineer (Travel)

TL;DR

Golang Backend Engineer (Travel): Building and maintaining a high-load hotel reservation platform with an accent on scalable backend services and system performance. Focus on designing microservices, implementing REST/gRPC APIs, and optimizing high-traffic system reliability.

Location: Remote in Bulgaria and Poland, or onsite/hybrid in Belgrade, Cluj-Napoca, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Krakow, Kyiv, Larnaca, Lodz, Lublin, Lviv, Odesa, Riga, Sofia, Varna, Warsaw, or Wroclaw

Company

hirify.global is a global IT services provider specializing in complex software engineering for large enterprise clients.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services using Golang for a high-load reservation platform.
• Design and implement scalable REST and gRPC APIs.
• Work within a microservices-based architecture to improve system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps and Product Owners.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous reviews and pair programming.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Golang.
• Strong proficiency in Go fundamentals and the standard library.
• Experience designing APIs (REST/gRPC) and working with microservices.
• Deep understanding of asynchronous communication and concurrency.
• Solid problem-solving skills and experience in collaborative engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of Linux environments, Docker, Kubernetes, and ArgoCD.
• Understanding of networking basics (routing, gateways, firewalls).
• Experience with other languages like Java, Scala, C/C++, or Rust.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Vacation and sick pay provided according to the laws of your country.
• Support for health insurance policies for employees and their families.
• Paid time off for state holidays regardless of the client's schedule.
• Professional growth support, including coverage for IT certifications and access to learning platforms.
• Positive social environment with corporate parties and frequent team gatherings.