Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Golang to join our team and contribute to the core infrastructure of BigCommerce's API platform. Our mission is to deliver scalable and reliable solutions that enable innovation for developers both internally and externally.

Become part of a team focused on driving impactful results by improving architecture, enhancing API functionality, and fostering collaboration across globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain services that power BigCommerce APIs, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and performance
• Develop tools to streamline workflows and improve the productivity of teams working with APIs
• Diagnose and resolve production challenges while contributing to the platform’s stability and performance improvements
• Document processes, architectural decisions, and best practices related to API infrastructure
• Collaborate with distributed teams across US and EU time zones to ensure alignment and effective execution of objectives
• Advocate for and implement best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability
• Explore and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies to advance project goals
• Contribute to the modernization, scalability, and extensibility of API architecture
• Work closely with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development strategies
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth while achieving project milestones

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on Golang
• Proven ability to design and implement scalable, efficient, and maintainable system architectures
• Deep understanding of HTTP, RESTful API design, and API standards
• Experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with familiarity in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as NoSQL technologies
• Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows such as rebasing and conflict resolution
• Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
• Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in scalable systems
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with distributed teams and independently manage the full lifecycle of project execution
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on incident resolution and maintaining reliability of systems
• Experience shaping technical roadmaps and advising stakeholders on technology strategies
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices
• Fluent English communication skills (B2 or higher), with the ability to effectively explain technical concepts to diverse audiences

Nice to have

• Experience with frameworks and tools such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and issue tracking systems like Jira
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for scaling and deploying applications
• Exposure to additional programming languages like JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating flexibility across different technology stacks

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn