Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Golang to join our team and contribute to the core infrastructure of BigCommerce's API platform. Our mission is to deliver robust, scalable solutions that empower innovation for developers both within and outside the organization.

Be part of a team that creates meaningful impact by driving key architectural decisions, enhancing API performance, and fostering collaboration among globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Develop, enhance, and maintain services that power BigCommerce APIs, prioritizing scalability, performance, and sustainability
Build tools to improve workflows and increase the productivity of teams working with APIs
Diagnose and resolve production issues while contributing to the overall stability and performance of services
Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices for API infrastructure development
Collaborate with distributed teams across EU and US time zones to ensure alignment and efficient execution
Advocate for and implement best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and techniques that can drive project success
Contribute to the evolution of API architecture, focusing on modernization and extensibility
Work with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development outcomes
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering skill development while meeting project milestones

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Golang
Proven experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance, and maintainable system architectures
Strong knowledge of HTTP, RESTful API design, and API standards
Expertise in SQL database design, query optimization, and experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL solutions
Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and resolving merge conflicts
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with strong test coverage (unit and integration)
Experience in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues in scalable systems
Ability to work effectively in distributed teams and independently manage end-to-end project execution
Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on incident resolution and maintaining service reliability
Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies
Commitment to continuous learning and adopting new technologies and industry best practices
Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to present technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have

Experience with frameworks and tools like gRPC, GraphQL, MCP; RabbitMQ; Redis; Docker, CircleCI
Knowledge of observability tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep
Familiarity with Agile practices and issue tracking tools like Jira
Experience using cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling applications
Exposure to additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating flexibility across various 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
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn