Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

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Argentina

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in Golang to join our team and contribute to the foundational infrastructure of BigCommerce's API platform. Our vision is to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that enable innovation for developers both internally and externally.

Join a collaborative team that drives impactful change by shaping architectural strategies, improving API capabilities, and fostering teamwork across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain services that support BigCommerce APIs with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability
Create tools that enhance workflows and improve the efficiency of teams working with APIs
Identify and resolve production issues while contributing to the overall stability and performance of the platform
Document processes, architectural decisions, and best practices related to API infrastructure
Collaborate with globally distributed teams across EU and US time zones to ensure alignment and effective execution
Promote and implement best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
Research and adopt new tools, frameworks, and approaches to advance project goals
Enhance API architecture with a focus on modernization, scalability, and extensibility
Work with technical stakeholders to align goals and influence product development decisions
Mentor junior engineers, fostering their growth while meeting key project objectives

Requirements

At least 3 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a specialization in Golang
Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures
Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design principles, and API standards
Experience with SQL database schema design, query optimization, and familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL alternatives
Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows like rebasing and resolving merge conflicts
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with comprehensive test coverage (unit and integration)
Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical challenges in scalable systems
Ability to work effectively within distributed teams and independently manage end-to-end project execution
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in incident resolution and ensuring system reliability
Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies
Commitment to continuous learning and adopting emerging technologies and best practices
Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences

Nice to have

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