Lead Software Engineer (Golang)

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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in Golang to take charge of the core services powering BigCommerce's API platform.

Our aim is to create high-performing, scalable solutions that drive innovation for developers both within and outside the organization. In this leadership role, you will shape architectural strategies, manage critical projects, and align teams to achieve impactful results.

Join us as a technical leader and make a meaningful contribution across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, development, and optimization of services supporting BigCommerce APIs, ensuring reliability, scalability, and top-tier performance
Develop and implement internal tools to improve workflows and enhance efficiency for teams working with APIs
Address and resolve production issues while driving improvements to processes and service reliability
Maintain detailed documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural standards
Collaborate across cross-functional teams in various time zones, serving as the primary point of coordination between EU and US regions
Define and uphold engineering best practices, focusing on code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability
Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve scalability and efficiency within projects
Lead advancements in API architecture, focusing on modernization, extensibility, and alignment with long-term platform goals
Partner with stakeholders to drive technical decision-making and align roadmap objectives with business priorities
Provide mentorship to team members, offering technical guidance, promoting professional growth, and encouraging knowledge sharing
Take responsibility for key engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery through collaboration and alignment across teams
Represent the team in technical discussions across departments, advocating for platform-wide improvements and innovations

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a minimum of 3 years specializing in Golang
At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or technical management role
Demonstrated ability to design and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable architectures for distributed systems
Expertise in building and maintaining fault-tolerant, highly available systems
Strong knowledge of HTTP, RESTful API principles, and adherence to API standards and best practices
Advanced proficiency in relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and troubleshooting
Extensive experience with Git version control, including advanced workflows like rebasing, conflict resolution, and branching strategies
Ability to write clean, modular, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in production environments
Experience collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams and leading initiatives across departments
Ability to prioritize tasks and guide teams effectively in high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience shaping and influencing technical roadmaps while aligning them with broader organizational goals
Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about emerging technologies and trends
Fluency in English (B2+ or higher), with the ability to clearly convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

Nice to have

Experience with technologies and frameworks such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI
Familiarity with observability tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep for monitoring and troubleshooting distributed systems
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience with collaboration tools like Jira for issue tracking
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling production systems
Proficiency in additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating adaptability across different technology stacks