Senior Backend Developer (Go)

Department: Engineering / Development

Reports To: Engineering Manager / CTO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote

Experience Level: Senior (6+ Years)

Compensation: Competitive Salary (USD)

Company Overview

Ultahost is a leading provider of premium web hosting services, recognized globally for delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses worldwide. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment where talented professionals can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our growing success.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with extensive expertise in Go programming, advanced IDE proficiency, and AI-powered development tools to architect and build robust, scalable backend systems.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical mastery in Go frameworks with innovative problem-solving skills and software architecture expertise.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing backend infrastructure, leading API development initiatives, and mentoring engineering practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Core Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and services using Go (Golang).
• Architect and implement scalable backend solutions utilizing Fiber, Gin, and other Go frameworks.
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for various client applications.
• Implement robust database integrations with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following Go best practices and idioms.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members.

Software Architecture and Design

• Design and implement various software architectural patterns including microservices, clean architecture, hexagonal architecture, and domain-driven design.
• Create and maintain system architecture documentation and technical specifications.
• Refactor existing APIs and backend services to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability.
• Implement effective caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.
• Design fault-tolerant systems with proper error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Collaborate on database schema design and optimization strategies.

AI-Powered Development

• Leverage advanced AI development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, and Roo Code to accelerate development workflows.
• Master GoLand IDE features and integrations to maximize development efficiency.
• Design and implement effective prompt engineering strategies for AI-assisted coding, debugging, and architectural planning.
• Stay current with emerging AI development tools and integrate them into backend development workflows.
• Train and mentor team members on AI tool utilization and advanced IDE techniques.

DevOps and Infrastructure

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies.
• Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team on infrastructure planning and optimization.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for backend services.
• Ensure security best practices in API development and data handling.

Required Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Minimum 6+ years of professional backend development experience with a strong focus on Go programming.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade backend systems at scale.

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in Go (Golang) with deep understanding of goroutines, channels, and concurrent programming.
• Advanced experience with GoLand IDE including debugging, refactoring tools, and productivity features.
• Hands-on expertise with Go frameworks including Fiber, Gin, and other popular Go web frameworks.
• Strong software architecture knowledge with ability to implement various architectural patterns (microservices, clean architecture, CQRS, etc.).
• Proven experience in API development including RESTful services, GraphQL, and API versioning strategies.
• Expertise in API refactoring, modernization, and optimization of existing backend services.
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, Roo Code).
• Proven expertise in prompt engineering for AI-assisted backend development and problem-solving.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Professional Skills

• Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a systems-thinking approach.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead complex backend projects.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on code quality and testing practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional Go frameworks and libraries (Echo, Beego, Revel).
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, NATS).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Go SDKs.
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Understanding of security best practices and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2).
• Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Previous experience in hosting, SaaS, or infrastructure industries.
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers.
• Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization techniques in Go.