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EPAM Systems

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)

EPAM Systems
Ukraine · Full-time · Mid-Senior

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Golang) to join our team.

This role is crucial for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems that meet high-performance standards. If you are passionate about developing robust APIs and microservices using Go, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities


  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go
  • Lead a team of backend engineers by coordinating the requirements implementation approach and delegating tasks across the team
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Collaborate with architects and DevOps teams to design cloud-native solutions
  • Implement and manage database integrations using SQL and NoSQL
  • Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
  • Ensure proper authentication, authorization, and security best practices
  • Define and validate the team’s code, ensuring it is clean, maintainable, and well-documented with unit and integration tests
  • Collaborate with front-end engineers, mobile developers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and technical discussions
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues when necessary


Requirements


  • 5+ years of backend development experience
  • 3+ years of experience using Go (Golang)
  • Strong knowledge of microservices architecture
  • Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Proficiency in database technologies like PostgreSQL and NoSQL
  • Fluent English communication skills at a B2+ level


Nice to have


  • Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
  • Hands-on experience with message queues and event-driven architectures
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools for backend services
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills


We offer


  • Work on a flexible schedule remotely or from any of our comfortable offices or coworking spaces in Ukraine
  • Receive the necessary equipment to perform your work tasks
  • Change projects and technology stacks within EPAM
  • Gain experience in various business domains (Insurance, E-commerce, Healthcare, Finance, Travelling, Media, Artificial Intelligence, and more)
  • Consider relocation options in over 30 countries worldwide
  • Participate in volunteer, charity programs and communities (both technical and interest-based)
  • You can plan your individual career path together with your manager.
  • Receive regular feedback from colleagues
  • Improve your English for free with certified teachers (Speaking Clubs, client interview preparation courses, etc.)
  • Get the opportunity to undergo free training and certification in AWS, GCP, or Azure Clouds
  • Use the internal E-learn training program (18,200+ specialized training and mentoring programs)
  • Access corporate accounts on LinkedIn Learning, Get Abstract and other partner resources
  • Study at EPAM Solution Architecture School with the instructors who are practicing architects
  • Develop as a leader, join Delivery Management, Resource Management, Leadership Essentials school and more
  • Participate in internal communities (500+ meetups, technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, online events and conferences annually)
  • Vacation and sick leave (including a sick leave without a medical certificate)
  • A wide range of Voluntary Medical Insurance programs providing both medical treatment and various preventive options (including sports activities)
  • Medical insurance for family members at corporate rates
  • Company support during significant life events (childbirth or adoption, marriage, etc.)
  • Support for psychological comfort: discounts on services from mental health specialists or coaches, thematic training
  • E-kids program - a free programming language training program for EPAMers' children


The remote option applies only to the Candidates who will be working from any location in Ukraine.


EPAM strives to provide its global team of over 52,800+ professionals in more than 55 countries with opportunities for professional growth from day one of collaboration. Our colleagues are the source of EPAM's success, so we value cooperation, strive to always understand our clients' business and aim for the highest quality standards. No matter where you are, you will join a dedicated, diverse community that will help you realize your potential to the fullest.

Key Skills

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microservices cloud aws gcp artificial intelligence containerization message queues postgresql docker devops golang cicd sql
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Posted
May 21, 2025
Type
Full-time
Level
Mid-Senior
Location
Ukraine

Industries

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Categories

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