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Lead Backend Developer in Go Language

Colombia
Go Language, Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC, Amazon Redshift, Datadog, Google Cloud BigQuery, GraphQL, Lighthouse, MySQL, Optimizely Products and Solutions

We are searching for an exceptionally talented Lead Backend Developer with a specialization in Go to join our dynamic engineering team.

Our client is committed to revolutionizing affordable healthcare access by offering economical solutions for prescription drugs, focused on enhancing individual well-being. The successful applicant will be instrumental in broadening service offerings, transitioning products from conception to market alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, supportive setting.

Responsibilities
  • Communicate effectively with customers to swiftly address their needs
  • Develop and maintain a strong testing framework for unit and automation evaluations
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient services
  • Work with various departments to analyze the technical repercussions of design decisions
  • Engage in code reviews to uphold high coding standards and promote knowledge exchange
  • Lead the creation of technical proposals and the execution of proof of concepts
  • Champion engineering excellence by advocating advanced engineering standards
  • Ensure operational excellence by comprehensive testing, monitoring systems, script documentation, and providing on-call support
Requirements
  • Proficiency in Go with a minimum of 4 years of experience
  • Background in software development with cumulative experience exceeding 5 years
  • Skills in utilizing gRPC
  • Expertise in developing, deploying, and managing both web and microservices in the cloud (AWS preferred)
  • Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Attention to detail coupled with a passion for code quality, best practices, continuous delivery, and automated testing
  • Flexibility to utilize various programming tools as project needs dictate
  • Competency to interact directly with customers independently
  • Proficiency in English at a B2 level or above
Nice to have
  • Understanding of GraphQL
  • Qualifications in TypeScript
  • Skills in managing Redis as a data structure store
  • Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
  • Understanding of Contentful for modern content management
Benefits
  • International projects with top brands
  • Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Employee financial programs
  • Paid time off and sick leave
  • Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
  • Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
  • Global career opportunities
  • Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
  • EPAM Employee Groups
  • Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn