Backend Engineer (Golang) - Remote Work

BairesDev; Brasil; Remote; BRL 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BairesDev is hiring a Backend Engineer (Golang) to design and build scalable, high‑performance backend services powering cloud‑native applications. You will translate complex business requirements into robust Go code while ensuring clean server‑side logic and reliable data integration.

You will lead API design with REST APIs, optimize PostgreSQL workloads, and deploy services in AWS, applying Go concurrency for massive traffic. Strong English is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Backend Engineering experience with Go (Golang).
• Experience designing and building scalable, performance-critical backend services and REST APIs.
• PostgreSQL design and optimization experience.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience and cloud-native architecture knowledge.
• Strong API-first design background.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of robust and concurrent backend systems using Go (Golang).
• Design and maintain scalable REST APIs with OpenAPI specifications for clear documentation and integration.
• Optimize database interactions and data flows using PostgreSQL for performance and reliability.
• Architect and deploy services within AWS environments focusing on performance and resource efficiency.
• Apply Go concurrency primitives (goroutines, channels) to handle high traffic.

Skills

Go (Golang)

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

AWS

API-first design

English

Job description

At BairesDev®, we've been leading the way in technology projects for over 15 years. We deliver cutting-edge solutions to giants like Google and the most innovative startups in Silicon Valley.

Our diverse 4,000+ team, composed of the world's Top 1% of tech talent, works remotely on roles that drive significant impact worldwide.

When you apply for this position, you're taking the first step in a process that goes beyond the ordinary. We aim to align your passions and skills with our vacancies, setting you on a path to exceptional career development and success.

Backend Engineer (Golang) at BairesDev

As a Backend Engineer (Golang), you will design and build scalable, high-performance backend services that form the core of our cloud-native applications. You will translate complex business requirements into stable, efficient code while ensuring seamless integration between server-side logic and diverse data sources.

What You'll Do:

• Lead the development of robust and concurrent backend systems using Go (Golang).
• Design and maintain scalable REST APIs with OpenAPI specifications for clear documentation and integration.
• Optimize database interactions and data flows using PostgreSQL to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Architect and deploy services within AWS environments, focusing on performance and resource efficiency.
• Apply Go's unique concurrency primitives, such as goroutines and channels, to handle massive traffic and workloads.

What we are looking for:

• 4+ years of experience in Backend Engineering with a focus on Go (Golang).
• Proven expertise in designing and building scalable, performance-critical backend services and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in database design and optimization using PostgreSQL.
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architecture and hands-on experience with AWS.
• Strong background in building production-grade systems with an API-first design approach.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

Nice to have:

• Ruby on Rails experience
• Implement production-grade engineering standards, including code reviews, testing, and API-first design principles.

How we do make your work (and your life) easier:

• 100% remote work (from anywhere).
• Excellent compensation in USD or your local currency if preferred
• Hardware and software setup for you to work from home.
• Flexible hours: create your own schedule.
• Paid parental leaves, vacations, and national holidays.
• Innovative and multicultural work environment: collaborate and learn from the global Top 1% of talent.
• Supportive environment with mentorship, promotions, skill development, and diverse growth opportunities.