Back End Developer

**To apply, kindly submit your resume in English. Please note that any other format will not be considered.**Who we are:Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company, that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 15 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.Benefits:Competitive salary. Receive your pay in USD!100% fully remote work setup. Work from home or work from anywhere in the world— forever! Eliminate the hassles of commuting and be around family more without missing out on life’s biggest moments.Healthy work-life balance. There’s nothing we prioritize more. We do regular check-ins with the team for the first few months to provide support and work advice. We also make sure you are working with only the best clients and a healthy work environment.Health Insurance. Covered after the third month of the contract.Mental Health Support Program. We have an in-house mental health professional to make sure our team members have all the support they need.Referral Bonuses. Earn up to USD 100 for every successful candidate you refer (because you'll want to tell your friends!)Fun virtual events. We have monthly virtual events where everyone gets together, plays fun games, and celebrates special holidays, with many opportunities to win cash and exciting prizes.Kajae Spotlight Bonus. With stellar performance comes the Kajae Spotlight cash bonus!We have a tribe! Get the chance to engage with the whole team on our social platform and earn coins along the way. Bid on some of our crazy auctions and get the chance to win prizes like Airpods, Apple Watch, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more!Continuing Education. 100% free courses are offered through our university partners in the US to earn academic credits for Master’s or Graduate Degree programs.All-Expense Paid Summits. You can earn your way to our annual Kajae Summit as a reward for your outstanding performance and tenure. The last two summits were held at Palawan, Philippines, and Cusco, Peru (we saw Machu Picchu together!).Role Overview:We are seeking a Senior Golang Developer with a deep understanding of Go and experience in developing backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will be passionate about clean code, efficient algorithms, and robust architecture.Key Responsibilities:Backend Development:Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang.Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability.Project Leadership:Lead the development process from concept through to deployment.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software.Code Quality and Best Practices:Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.Performance Optimization:Identify performance bottlenecks and provide solutions to improve system efficiency.Implement monitoring and logging solutions to maintain system health.Mentorship:Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a collaborative and productive team environment.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).5+ years of experience in backend development, with significant expertise in Golang.Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design.Experience with database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and in-memory data stores.Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of concurrency and multithreading in Go.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Preferred Skills:Experience with gRPC and GraphQL.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Understanding of distributed systems and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).Contributions to open-source Golang projects.