Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Location: Brazil (Remote)

Type: Full-time

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services using Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Build and maintain microservices with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate with global teams to define and maintain SLAs, SLOs, and monitoring systems
• Implement best practices for observability—logging, monitoring, distributed tracing, and alerting
• Troubleshoot, debug, and respond to production incidents to maintain high availability
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of cloud-native systems (AWS preferred)
• Work with infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Helm, and Istio
• Champion clean code, test coverage, and software design principles

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development
• Strong programming skills in Golang and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Solid experience with microservices, REST APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Proficient in Linux systems, networking concepts (TCP/IP, load balancing), and distributed systems
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Datadog, OpenTelemetry, or Prometheus
• Strong problem-solving skills and a drive to learn and grow continuously
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience

Bonus Points for

• Experience with video streaming, HLS playback, or media pipelines
• Familiarity with Istio, Helm charts, or service mesh concepts
• Building and scaling services in high-traffic production environments