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ABOUT THE ROLEAs aLead Backend Developer (Go/Kotlin), you will play a key role in modernizing a large-scale platform by shaping cloud-native services that support millions of users.This role focuses on building resilient backend foundations, influencing architectural decisions, and driving long-term technical evolution.You'll work in a product-oriented, ownership-driven environment that values clean design, autonomy, and continuous improvement.It's a strong opportunity to grow while contributing to meaningful, high-impact systems.WHAT YOU WILL DODesign and develop scalable microservices using Golang for transactional systems and/or Kotlin for Backend-for-Frontends (BFF);
Take ownership of infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code);
Migrate data and logic from a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner;
Collaborate with mobile engineers to define API schemas and requirements;
Ensure high performance and reliability of services deployed to Cloud Run/GKE;
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.MUST HAVESBachelor's degreein Computer Science or related field;
5+ yearsof backend software development experience;
Strong proficiency inGo (Golang)and/orKotlin (server-side) ;
Hands-on experience withGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)(Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Big Query);
Experience withTerraformor similar Ia C tools;
Solid understanding ofMicroservices architectureanddistributed systems ;
Experience with relational ( Postgre SQL ) andNo SQL databases ;
Upper-intermediateEnglish level.NICE TO HAVESAbility to read and understand PHP;
Experience with g RPC and Protocol Buffers;
Experience with Event-Driven Architecture.PERKS AND BENEFITSProfessional growth:Mentorship, Tech Talks, and personalized growth roadmaps.Competitive compensation:USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.Exciting projects:Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.Flextime:Flexible schedule with remote and office options.