Job description
Important Information:
Years of Experience: 5+ years in backend development, including 3+ years with Go (Golang)
Job Mode: Full-time
Work Mode: Remote (must be available to work Chile Time Zone)
Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer (Go/Golang) to lead the design and development of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leaders, architects, and cross-functional teams to implement backend services that power mission-critical applications. You will take ownership of architectural decisions, apply best practices, and mentor fellow developers to ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Architect, build, and maintain performant and scalable backend services in Go
Design clean, extensible APIs and microservices to support modern applications
Improve system reliability, observability, and overall performance
Collaborate with DevOps on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment pipelines
Lead backend architecture discussions and technical decision-making
Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and guidance
Ensure robust testing, documentation, and system integrity
Implement best practices in secure coding, error handling, and data protection
Work collaboratively with frontend, QA, and product teams in an agile environment
Qualifications and Skills:
Strong communication and leadership skills
Proven ability to lead development efforts and mentor peers
Excellent problem-solving and debugging capabilities
Solid understanding of cloud computing and scalable system design
Role-specific Requirements:
5+ years of backend development experience, including 3+ years using Go (Golang)
Experience designing and scaling microservices in production environments
Deep knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Proficiency in system architecture patterns and REST/gRPC APIs
Technologies:
Languages & Frameworks: Go (Golang)
Infrastructure & Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure
API Protocols: REST, gRPC
IaC & DevOps Tools: Terraform, Helm, CI/CD tools
Skillset Competencies:
System architecture and microservices design
Cloud infrastructure and deployment
Backend performance tuning
Code quality, testing, and documentation
Mentorship and technical leadership
Secure coding practices
About Encora
Encora is the preferred digital engineering and modernization partner of some of the world’s leading enterprises and digital native companies. With over 9,000 experts in 47+ offices and innovation labs worldwide, Encora’s technology practices include Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering.
At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and qualifications, and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
