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Intellectsoft

Principle Golang Engineer / Tech Lead (IR-494)

full-time Remote

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Shape technical direction for a new derivatives team while designing and maintaining a high-performance crypto trading platform with a focus on advanced system design.

Intellectsoft is a software development company delivering innovative solutions since 2007. We operate across North America, Latin America, the Nordic region, the UK, and Europe.We specialize in industries like Fintech, Healthcare, EdTech, Construction, Hospitality, and more, partnering with startups, mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies to drive innovation and scalability. Our clients include Jaguar Motors, Universal Pictures, Harley-Davidson, and many more where our teams are making daily impactTogether, our team delivers solutions that make a difference. Learn more at www.intellectsoft.net

Requirements

  • At least 8 years of professional software engineering experience, including deep proficiency in Golang and current leadership in a Principal, Staff, or Lead-level role.
  • Proven background in financial technology, with specific expertise in derivatives, post-trade flows, or settlement systems.
  • Strong technical foundation in Kubernetes and modern infrastructure management.
  • Highly structured approach to development, ensuring every stage of the lifecycle is thoroughly documented.
  • Ability to balance high-level architectural decision-making with being a hands-on technical authority.
  • Extensive experience with complex microservices, event-driven architectures, and sophisticated API integrations.
  • Deep understanding of advanced system design and software architecture principles.
  • Commitment to high-quality code through Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and rigorous testing and validation.
  • Fluency with SDKs, automated code generation, and OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
  • Practical experience with Clean Architecture to build scalable and maintainable systems.
  • Capability to navigate fast-paced environments and ambiguity while staying focused on concrete results.

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Chinese (Mandarin) is a big plus

Responsibilities:

  • Shape the technical direction of a new derivatives team, collaborating with Product and DevOps to build core systems from the ground up.
  • Partner closely with the CPO, Product Lead, and Head of Engineering to align technical execution with the broader business vision.
  • Contribute directly to the technical vision and define the strategic roadmap for upcoming quarters.
  • Design, implement, and maintain a robust, secure, and high-performance crypto trading platform.
  • Ensure the platform meets the highest standards for scalability, reliability, availability, and security.
  • Deconstruct ambiguous, complex problems into clear technical requirements and innovative, scalable solutions.
  • Identify and lead initiatives to elevate software engineering practices, code quality, and system design standards across the organization.
  • Leverage opportunities to evolve and progress into broader leadership roles as the company continues to scale.

Benefits

  • Awesome projects with an impact
  • Udemy courses of your choice
  • Team-buildings, events, marathons & charity activities to connect and recharge
  • Workshops, trainings, expert knowledge-sharing that keep you growing
  • Clear career path
  • Absence days for work-life balance
  • Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way
Intellectsoft

Intellectsoft is a boutique IT solution provider headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. Our mission is to help global organizations overcome technology challenges of Digital Transformation. Established in 2007, the company operates multiple offices and engineering centers in the US, the UK, the Nordic region and Eastern Europe.Our main focus is on the new and emerging technologies, such as Cognitive Computing, Decentralized Applications, Internet-of-Things and Mixed Reality. Our service portfolio includes strategic IT consulting, CX design, development and full lifecycle management of custom products and applications, and system integration.The company’s strategy is heavily geared towards development of its own platforms, frameworks and reusable components that are utilized for building custom solutions. Among our clients are globally recognized brand names, such as Universal Pictures, Jaguar Motors, Qualcomm, Ernst & Young, Clinique, Bombardier, London Stock Exchange, Harley-Davidson and many others.

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