Senior Backend Engineer - Golang and Node.js

Remote in Colombia: Departamento de Antioquia, Medellin,

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Colombia: Departamento de Antioquia, Medellin

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Golang and Node.js to join our team.

In this role, you will contribute to strengthening the team with a focus on backend development, ensuring the seamless evolution of the solution architecture. This position plays a key role in enabling the team to take greater ownership of the system, delivering high-quality solutions end-to-end.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain highly scalable and efficient backend systems for the Web Console
Design and implement services and APIs using Go and Node.js
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the system architecture and ensure best practices
Optimize performance and reliability of backend services to support a growing platform
Utilize GCP data solutions, including BigQuery and Data Flows, to handle large-scale data processing needs
Ensure full CI/CD implementation using GitHub and Terraform
Maintain system observability and monitoring using Datadog
Contribute to team discussions to improve code quality, scalability, and maintainability
Take ownership of system components and drive improvements end-to-end

Requirements

3+ years of professional software development experience with backend technologies
Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and Go
Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data solutions such as BigQuery and Data Flows
Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and Terraform
Background in system monitoring and observability tools, especially Datadog
Understanding of solution architecture principles and microservices design patterns
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling complex challenges

Nice to have

Familiarity with Google Cloud BigQuery and GitHub Actions
Understanding of OpenAPI Specification (OAS) and API documentation standards
Capability to implement and optimize Datadog for system monitoring needs

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
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