Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with extensive expertise in Golang to join our team and play a key role in building the infrastructure that powers BigCommerce's API platform. Our goal is to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that enable innovation for both internal and external developers.

Become part of a team committed to driving impactful results by refining architecture, enhancing API functionality, and fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, design, and maintain services supporting BigCommerce APIs, focusing on reliability, scalability, and performance
Build tools that improve workflows and enhance productivity for teams working on API-related initiatives
Identify and resolve production challenges while contributing to the platform’s overall stability and performance enhancements
Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices to support API infrastructure development
Collaborate with distributed teams across US and EU time zones to ensure seamless execution and alignment of objectives
Promote and implement high standards for code quality, testing practices, and maintainability
Explore and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to drive project success
Advance API architecture by focusing on scalability, modernization, and extensibility
Partner with technical stakeholders to align priorities and influence product development strategies
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, supporting their growth while ensuring project milestones are met

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Golang
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures
In-depth understanding of HTTP, RESTful API principles, and API standards
Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with familiarity in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL solutions
Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and resolving conflicts
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in scalable systems
Experience collaborating effectively with distributed teams and independently managing full project lifecycles
Strong problem-solving capabilities with a focus on incident resolution and maintaining system reliability
Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and providing strategic guidance to stakeholders
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices
Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

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 methodologies and experience using issue tracking systems like Jira
Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling applications
Knowledge of additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating adaptability across various 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
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