Lead Software Engineer (Golang)

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We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with extensive expertise in Golang to oversee the core services that power BigCommerce's API platform.

Our mission is to deliver scalable, efficient solutions that inspire innovation for developers both within and beyond the organization. In this leadership role, you will define architectural strategies, manage key projects, and coordinate teams to achieve impactful results.

Join us as a technical leader and make a significant contribution to globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, development, and optimization of services supporting BigCommerce APIs, ensuring reliability, scalability, and exceptional performance
Develop and implement tools to enhance workflows and improve productivity for teams working on API-related projects
Diagnose and resolve production issues while driving long-term improvements in service reliability and operational processes
Maintain detailed documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural best practices
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various time zones, acting as the primary liaison between EU and US regions
Establish and uphold engineering best practices with a focus on high-quality code, testing strategies, and maintainability
Investigate and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve scalability and adaptability in projects
Enhance API architecture by focusing on modernization, extensibility, and alignment with future platform goals
Work closely with stakeholders to guide technical decision-making and align development priorities with business objectives
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, supporting their professional growth and encouraging collaboration
Take ownership of major engineering projects, ensuring their successful delivery through teamwork and alignment across teams
Serve as a representative in technical discussions across departments, advocating for platform-wide improvements and innovation

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 position
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable architectures for distributed systems
Expertise in building and managing fault-tolerant, highly available systems
Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and adherence to API standards and best practices
Advanced knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, including experience in 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 ability to identify and resolve complex technical challenges in production environments
Experience working collaboratively with distributed, cross-functional teams and leading cross-departmental initiatives
Ability to prioritize tasks and effectively guide teams under pressure, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience defining and influencing technical roadmaps while aligning them with organizational goals
Commitment to continuous learning and staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends
Fluency 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 such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep for monitoring and troubleshooting distributed systems
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using collaboration tools such as Jira for issue tracking
Experience working with cloud platforms like 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 versatility across various technology stacks