Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Golang to join our team and contribute to the core infrastructure of BigCommerce's API platform. Our mission is to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that enable innovation for developers both internally and externally.

Become part of a team focused on driving impactful results by improving architecture, enhancing API functionality, and fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain services that power BigCommerce APIs, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance
Develop tools to streamline workflows and improve the productivity of teams working with APIs
Diagnose and resolve production challenges while contributing to the platform’s stability and performance improvements
Document processes, architectural decisions, and best practices related to API infrastructure
Collaborate with distributed teams across US and EU time zones to ensure alignment and effective execution of objectives
Advocate for and implement best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Explore and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to advance project goals
Contribute to the modernization, scalability, and extensibility of API architecture
Work closely with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development strategies
Provide mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth while achieving project milestones

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Golang
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures
Deep understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design, and API standards
Experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with familiarity in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL technologies
Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and conflict resolution
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with distributed teams and independently manage the full lifecycle of project execution
Strong problem-solving skills focused on incident resolution and maintaining reliability of systems
Experience shaping technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies
Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices
Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have

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