Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Golang to join our team, where you’ll work on the services that power BigCommerce's API platform. Our mission is to build high-performing, scalable solutions while enabling innovation across our platform for developers internally and externally.

Join us and make a lasting impact by driving key architectural decisions, improving API performance, and fostering collaboration across teams worldwide.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and optimize services powering BigCommerce APIs with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Create internal tools that streamline workflow efficiency for other teams working with APIs
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while contributing to ongoing service stability and performance improvements
Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices related to API infrastructure
Partner with distributed teams across time zones in both the EU and US
Advocate for best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Explore and adopt unfamiliar tools, frameworks, or techniques relevant to project advancements
Contribute to API architectural enhancements targeting modernization and extensibility
Collaborate with technical stakeholders to influence decisions and align objectives on product deliverables
Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering growth within the team while delivering on critical milestones

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, specifically using Golang for application development
Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, performant, and maintainable application architectures
Knowledge of HTTP, RESTful API design, and proficiency in API standards
Strong proficiency with SQL database schema design, query optimization, and familiarity with either relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL alternatives
Competency with version control systems like Git, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and resolving merge conflicts
Skills in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code alongside comprehensive test suites (unit, integration)
Familiarity with troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges in scalable systems
Proficiency in collaborating with diverse, distributed teams and operating independently when managing end-to-end project execution
Strong problem-solving capabilities, particularly in incident handling and ensuring high service reliability
Background in influencing technical roadmaps and guiding stakeholders in technological decision-making
Commitment to self-learning and adopting emerging technologies and best practices
Strong English communication skills (B2 or higher) with the ability to adapt technical concepts for diverse audiences

Nice to have

Familiarity with any of the following technologies: gRPC, GraphQL, MCP; RabbitMQ; Redis; Docker, CircleCI
Showcase of experience using observability tools like Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep
Knowledge of issue tracking systems and Agile methodologies, such as Jira
Experience leveraging cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for production deployments and service scaling
Exposure to additional programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating adaptability across tech 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