Senior Backend Engineer - Golang

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team with demonstrable experience in designing and building distributed software systems.

As a valued member of the team at CloudFactory, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing cutting-edge software solutions that enhance our machine learning and core business capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and build scalable software systems and ensure their seamless integration with CloudFactory's overall technology infrastructure.

If you are enthusiastic about the opportunity to make a difference in the world while working alongside talented individuals from developing nations, then CloudFactory is the perfect fit for you.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience in designing and building complex software systems.
• Proficiency in writing applications using Go programming language.
• Proficiency in working with NoSQL (i.e. DynamoDB) and SQL (i.e. Postgres) databases
• Mastery in performing code reviews and pair programming with other software engineers.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Excellent communication skills, able to collaborate with team members.

Tech Stack

Our tech stack

• Frontend languages and framework - Javascript, React, Typescript
• Backend language and frameworks - Go and Python
• Database - Postgres, Redis
• Deployment - CircleCI and Argo CD
• Observability - Grafana
• Infrastructure - GCP and AWS

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and solutions, ensuring they meet our high-quality standards
• Collaborate with product managers, software engineers, and data scientists to define project requirements and deliver innovative solutions
• Participate in the entire software development life cycle, from concept and design to testing and deployment
• Find and maintain the technical debt backlog and work on a plan to knock out each of those as deemed necessary.
• Write clean and efficient code in various programming languages
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues, providing timely resolutions and solutions
• Identify the time consumers or blockers to the team's success (process/culture) and make recommendations on solutions
• Stay up-to-date with the latest software development trends and technologies to continuously enhance CloudFactory's capabilities

Interview process

Candidates will be expected to complete an initial coding and analytical thinking test, followed by an interview with a Tech Lead and engineering team members where they will be expected to talk through previous projects, including approaches taken and results achieved.

Successful candidates will then meet with the VP of Engineering - AI and the CTO for the final interview.

The process is expected to take 1-2 weeks.

Benefits

Location dependent, but can include

• Lunch & Snacks Provided in office Monday-Friday
• Homeworking allowance
• Travel
• Medical
• Amazing Company Mission and Culture
• Growth Opportunities

Join us, and change the world for the better. If you are skilled and humble, with a commitment to lifelong learning, and you’re curious about the world and its people, you could be a good fit at CloudFactory.

We welcome the unique contributions you can bring to help us build a diverse, inclusive workplace because we connect, learn, and grow stronger from our differences. We want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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