Senior Go Engineer - Database Focus | Up to €105k B2B + PTO & Stock | Remote (EU)

A leading software company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Go, K8s, and databases to join one of the fastest-growing projects in the Cloud Native space. The ideal candidate will be a strong Go engineer with extensive experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases. Kubernetes experience is also needed.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, implement, and manage database performance tooling using Go and C++.
• Ship capabilities focused on query inspection, index guidance, and automated tuning to drive tangible reductions in database spend.
• Enhance and support compatibility with PostgreSQL and MySQL wire protocols, along with major managed database platforms such as AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, and Azure’s database offerings.
• Build systems for SQL parsing, execution plan evaluation, and intelligent recommendation engines that surface actionable optimization insights.

Qualifications:

• Solid software development proficiency in Go and/or C++.
• Hands-on experience operating and debugging PostgreSQL and/or MySQL within live production systems.
• Nice to have: Prior responsibility for diagnosing and resolving database performance issues - whether in a DBA, backend engineering, SRE, or similar role - including investigating slow SQL, improving indexing strategies, and fixing production data-layer incidents.

Benefits:

• Up to €105k base + stock and generous PTO package on B2B agreement.
• Work with a team of passionate and highly skilled engineers.
• Flexible work arrangements and a focus on results.
• Ample time for professional development and personal projects.

This is a unique opportunity to join a cutting-edge team and be a part of something truly special.

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