Wizer - Free Security Awareness Training
Back-End Software Engineer (Go)
Wizer - Free Security Awareness TrainingUnited States1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

Location: 100% Remote (US-based; Northeast preferred, visits to Boston may be required 2-4 times per year)


About Us

We're a fast-growing startup transforming the Security Awareness space. Our team is building innovative tools that help organizations stay secure by making people part of the solution. We're looking for a skilled Back-End Software Engineer with strong Go experience to help us move fast, solve real-world problems, and build market-driven solutions.


What You’ll Do

As part of a small, high-performing team, you’ll own features from design through deployment. You’ll collaborate closely with back-end and front-end developers, product managers, and other cross-functional teams to build performant, secure, and scalable back-end systems.


Responsibilities
  • Design, build, and maintain back-end systems using Go and related technologies.
  • Architect scalable, secure, and reliable services in a distributed environment.
  • Optimize database queries and application performance.
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure high engineering standards.
  • Work closely with the product team to adapt quickly to changing requirements and market needs.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.

  • What We’re Looking For
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field.
    • 4+ years of professional software engineering experience. Experience with enterprise products is a significant advantage.
    • Strong hands-on experience with Go (Golang).
    • Solid understanding of SQL and ability to write and optimize queries.
    • Familiarity with service-oriented architecture, REST, and gRPC.
    • Strong testing skills (unit, integration).
    • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
    • Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


    Nice to Have
    • Experience deploying to cloud platforms (GCP preferred), using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
    • Proven track record of delivering PoCs and MVPs in short cycles.
    • Understanding of monolith-to-microservices transitions or hybrid architectures.
    • Exposure to JavaScript/Node.js.
    • Familiarity with front-end applications (React is a plus).
    • Experience working in globally distributed teams.


    Why Join Us?
    • Work on meaningful products with real impact.
    • Join a nimble team where your ideas and contributions matter.
    • Remote-first culture with flexibility and autonomy.
    • Help shape the future of cybersecurity awareness.

  • Ready to make an impact?

    Apply now to help shape the future of Security Awareness!

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