Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

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Argentina

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Golang to join our team and play a critical role in developing the foundational infrastructure of BigCommerce's API platform. Our goal is to deliver robust, scalable solutions that support innovation for both internal and external developers.

Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact by refining architecture, enhancing API capabilities, and fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain services that support BigCommerce APIs, prioritizing scalability, reliability, and performance
Develop internal tools to improve workflows and enhance the efficiency of teams working with APIs
Identify and resolve production issues while contributing to the platform’s overall stability and performance improvements
Create documentation for workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices related to API infrastructure
Collaborate with globally distributed teams across EU and US time zones to ensure alignment and effective execution of objectives
Promote and apply best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Research and adopt new tools, frameworks, and techniques to advance project outcomes
Enhance API architecture with a focus on modernization, extensibility, and scalability
Work closely with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development strategies
Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and support to foster their growth while meeting key project milestones

Requirements

A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Golang
Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures
Strong knowledge of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and API standards
Experience working with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with familiarity in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL solutions
Proficiency in using Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and conflict resolution
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code with strong unit and integration test coverage
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in scalable systems
Experience working effectively with distributed teams and managing full project lifecycles independently
Excellent problem-solving skills focused on incident resolution and maintaining system reliability
Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies
Commitment to continuous learning and adopting emerging technologies and industry best practices
Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to explain technical concepts to a diverse audienc

Nice to have

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

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
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