Sr. Backend Engineer (Golang)

Trofee; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading livestream shopping platform in the Middle East is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. You will develop server-side architecture for a robust e-commerce platform, optimize APIs, and ensure high performance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, strong skills in Golang, and a focus on real-time applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of shopping in the MENA region.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Golang programming and its ecosystem.
• Solid understanding of concurrency fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our Golang application, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Create and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs that power our web and mobile applications.
• Collaborate with front-end software engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

Skills

Golang programming

GraphQL and REST API development

PostgreSQL database design

Docker and Kubernetes

AWS infrastructure

Caching mechanisms (Redis)

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills in English

Job description

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Trofee is the first livestreaming shopping platform in the Middle East - it combines the seamless purchasing experience of e-commerce with the engaging visual content of live social media. The company was founded by a team of ex-Amazon, Farfetch, and Whatnot. We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of e-commerce in the MENA region.

About the role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Trofee, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side architecture that powers our livestream shopping platform. You'll work with a modern tech stack to build robust, scalable systems that support real-time interactions between sellers and buyers. Your expertise will be crucial in creating a seamless and responsive experience for users across the Middle East as we revolutionize how people shop online in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our Golang application, ensuring high performance and reliability
• Create and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs that power our web and mobile applications
• Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage to ensure system reliability
• Collaborate with front-end software engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Participate in the continuous improvement of our CI / CD pipeline
• Optimize application architecture for handling real-time livestream shopping events with potentially high concurrent user loads
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions to enhance system stability and performance
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and suggest improvements to our tech stack

Required Skills and Experience

5+ years of software development experience with a focus on backend systems

Strong proficiency in Golang programming and its ecosystem

Experience with GraphQL and REST API development and optimization

Solid understanding of database design and optimization, particularly with PostgreSQL

Solid understanding of software engineering practices like Domain-Driven-Design (DDD)

Strong understanding of concurrency fundamentals.

Experience with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes (preferably AWS EKS)

Working knowledge of cloud services, particularly AWS infrastructure

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and GitOps workflows

Experience implementing and working with caching mechanisms, particularly Redis

Understanding of security best practices in backend development

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with payment processing integration, particularly Stripe

Previous work on e-commerce platforms or livestreaming applications

Knowledge of scaling applications for high-traffic scenarios

Familiarity with the MENA market and its unique e-commerce challenges

Experience with real-time communication protocols suitable for livestreaming

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development and Technology, Information and Media

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