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Lead Software Engineer (Golang)

Remote in Argentina
Go Language
& 5 others
Argentina

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with extensive experience in Golang to take responsibility for the critical services powering BigCommerce's API platform.

Our mission is to create scalable and reliable systems that enable developers to innovate both within and outside the organization. As a leader in this role, you will shape architectural strategies, manage key initiatives, and coordinate teams to achieve impactful results.

Join a team of skilled technical leaders and make a meaningful contribution to globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design, development, and enhancement of services that power BigCommerce APIs, ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal performance
  • Build and implement tools to streamline workflows and increase productivity for teams focused on API-related projects
  • Troubleshoot production challenges, resolve issues, and implement lasting improvements to enhance service reliability and operational efficiency
  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across global time zones, serving as the primary point of coordination between EU and US regions
  • Establish and promote engineering best practices with an emphasis on code quality, testing methodologies, and maintainability
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance scalability and project adaptability
  • Drive improvements to API architecture, focusing on modernization, extensibility, and alignment with long-term platform goals
  • Work closely with stakeholders to guide technical decision-making and ensure alignment between development priorities and business objectives
  • Mentor team members by providing technical guidance, fostering collaboration, and supporting professional development
  • Take ownership of major engineering initiatives, ensuring their successful execution through coordination and teamwork across departments
  • Represent the team in technical discussions across the organization, advocating for platform-wide improvements and innovations
Requirements
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years specializing in Golang
  • At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or technical management capacity
  • Proven ability to design and develop scalable, maintainable, and reliable architectures for distributed systems
  • Experience in building and maintaining highly available, fault-tolerant systems
  • Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and adherence to API standards
  • Advanced expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and troubleshooting
  • Extensive experience with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing, resolving conflicts, and managing branching strategies
  • Ability to write clean, modular, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
  • Proven track record of identifying and resolving complex technical challenges in production environments
  • Experience collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams and leading cross-departmental initiatives
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively guide teams in high-pressure situations, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience defining and influencing technical roadmaps while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Fluent in English (B2+ or higher), with the ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Experience with frameworks and tools such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI
  • Familiarity with observability tools like Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep for monitoring and debugging distributed systems
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using collaboration platforms such as Jira for issue tracking and team management
  • Experience working with cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling production environments
  • Proficiency in additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, showcasing flexibility across diverse technology ecosystems
We offer/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