Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

Location-specific conditions & benefits*

Argentina

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Golang to join our team and contribute to the core services that power BigCommerce's API platform. Our goal is to deliver high-performance, scalable solutions that drive innovation across the platform for both internal and external developers.

Be part of a team that makes a meaningful impact by shaping key architectural decisions, enhancing API performance, and fostering collaboration among global teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and enhance services that support BigCommerce APIs, focusing on performance, scalability, and maintainability
Build internal tools that improve efficiency for teams working with APIs
Identify and resolve production issues while contributing to service stability and performance improvements
Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices for API infrastructure
Work closely with distributed teams across time zones in both the EU and US
Promote best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Adopt and implement new tools, frameworks, or techniques relevant to advancing projects
Contribute to API architecture improvements with a focus on modernization and extensibility
Collaborate with technical stakeholders to align objectives and influence product deliverables
Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering team growth while meeting critical project goals

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 understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design, and API standards
Deep knowledge of SQL database schema design, query optimization, and experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL alternatives
Proficiency with version control systems like Git, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and resolving merge conflicts
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with robust test suites (unit and integration)
Experience troubleshooting and solving complex technical issues in scalable systems
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with distributed teams and manage end-to-end project execution independently
Strong problem-solving skills, particularly in incident resolution and maintaining high service reliability
Experience influencing technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology decisions
Commitment to continuous learning and adopting new technologies and best practices
Fluent in English (B2 or higher) with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences

Nice to have

Experience with technologies like gRPC, GraphQL, MCP; RabbitMQ; Redis; Docker, CircleCI
Familiarity with observability tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep
Understanding of issue tracking systems and Agile workflows, including tools like Jira
Experience using cloud platforms like Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for production deployments and scaling services
Exposure to additional programming languages like JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating versatility across different 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