Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Golang to join our team and play a key role in building the infrastructure that powers BigCommerce's API platform. Our mission is to deliver reliable and scalable solutions that foster innovation for developers both internally and externally.

Be part of a team dedicated to driving meaningful outcomes by refining architecture, enhancing API functionality, and collaborating with globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain services that support BigCommerce APIs, prioritizing performance, reliability, and scalability
• Develop internal tools to streamline workflows and improve the productivity of API-focused teams
• Diagnose and address production challenges while contributing to the stability and performance of the platform
• Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices to support API infrastructure development
• Collaborate with teams across US and EU time zones to ensure smooth execution and alignment on objectives
• Promote and enforce high standards for code quality, testing methodologies, and maintainability
• Research and incorporate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance project outcomes
• Support the modernization, scalability, and extensibility of API architecture
• Partner with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development strategies
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth while ensuring project success

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, focusing on Golang
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and maintainable architectures
• Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API principles, and API standards
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as familiarity with NoSQL solutions
• Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows like rebasing and resolving conflicts
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in scalable systems
• Experience effectively collaborating with distributed teams and independently managing full project lifecycles
• Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on incident resolution and ensuring system reliability
• Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and providing guidance to stakeholders on technology strategies
• Dedication to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices
• Fluent in English (B2 or higher), with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Nice to have

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

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