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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 core services powering BigCommerce's API platform.

Our mission is to build scalable and efficient systems that enable innovation for developers both internally and externally. In this leadership role, you will define architectural strategies, oversee critical projects, and align teams to deliver meaningful results.

Be part of a team of technical leaders and make a lasting impact on globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee the development, design, and optimization of services supporting BigCommerce APIs, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Develop tools to enhance workflows and improve efficiency for teams working on API-related tasks
  • Troubleshoot production issues, resolve challenges, and implement long-term improvements to strengthen service reliability and operational processes
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation for workflows, technical decisions, and architectural best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, acting as a key coordination point between EU and US regions
  • Establish and uphold engineering best practices focusing on code quality, testing strategies, and maintainability
  • Research, evaluate, and integrate tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve scalability and project efficiency
  • Lead the modernization, extensibility, and scalability of API architecture to align with long-term platform goals
  • Partner with stakeholders to guide technical decision-making and ensure alignment with business priorities
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth
  • Take ownership of major engineering initiatives, ensuring successful execution through coordination and teamwork across teams
  • Represent the team in technical discussions across departments, advocating for platform-wide enhancements and innovations
Requirements
  • At least 5 years of professional software development experience, with a minimum of 3 years specializing in Golang
  • At least 1 year of experience in a leadership or technical management role
  • Proven ability to design and implement scalable, maintainable, and reliable architectures for distributed systems
  • Experience in building and maintaining highly available, fault-tolerant systems
  • Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API principles, and adherence to API standards
  • Advanced expertise 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, resolving conflicts, and branching strategies
  • Ability to write clean, modular, and well-tested code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues in production systems
  • Experience collaborating with distributed, cross-functional teams and leading cross-departmental initiatives
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and guide teams effectively under pressure, demonstrating strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
  • Experience defining and influencing technical roadmaps while ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and staying informed about emerging technologies and industry trends
  • Fluent in English (B2+ or higher), with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Experience with tools and frameworks such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI
  • Understanding of observability tools like Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep for monitoring and debugging distributed systems
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience using collaboration tools 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 adaptability 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