Back-end Golang Developer

KenTech; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote work

Private health care (family)

Life insurance

Gym membership

Sunny Gran Canaria location

Office with sea views

23 vacation days + holidays

Breakfast at office

Job summary

KenTech is seeking a Backend Developer to elevate our platform in Gran Canaria. You will build scalable web and mobile services, contribute to architecture, and deliver robust RESTful APIs with GoLang.

The role supports hybrid work in Gran Canaria with strong collaboration across cross-functional teams and a focus on clean docs and rapid iteration. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in backend dev, solid experience with Docker/Kubernetes, and proficiency in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of backend development in GoLang, Java or C++.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud or on-prem environments.
• Proficient with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).
• RESTful API design and performance tuning.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication and English proficiency.
• Nice to have familiarity with AI code generation tools.

Responsibilities

• Create full-scale web-based and mobile applications through design and development.
• Contribute to architecture across the technology stack from database to services.
• Emphasize rapid and effective implementation foundations for systems.
• Deliver backend code in GoLang and related languages.
• Create technical specifications and architecture documents; maintain documentation.
• Provide basic support and debugging in test and production environments.
• Maintain and repair existing applications.

Skills

GoLang

Java

C++

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

REST APIs

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MySQL

MongoDB

CouchDB

Cassandra

Job description

Note: the position is on location. We work in a hybrid system (remote/office), but you must live in Gran Canaria to work with us.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a Backend Developer to help us take our efforts to the next level and deliver new and exciting capabilities to our clients. Proactivity is a must but we are willing to invest in you, even if Golang is something new in your skillset.

HOW WILL BE YOUR TEAM

You will work with small cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative way; you will use the latest technologies and enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work. You will have a thorough understanding of how a multichannel platform gets done from concept to design to a finished product.

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE WAITING FOR YOU?

• Create full-scale applications by working collaboratively and iteratively through design and development to deliver fully functioning web-based and mobile applications.
• Contribute to the architecture across the technology stack, from database to native apps.
• Emphasize creating the foundation for rapid and effective implementation of systems.
• Deliver API / back-end code in Golang (Google's High-Performance programming language)
• Create technical specifications and architecture documents; prepare and keep good documentation
• Perform basic support and debugging in test and production environments
• Maintain and repair existing applications.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of development in one or more object-oriented languages, preferably GoLang, Java, C++, etc.
• Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices and event-driven architectures)
• Experience with relational and non-relational data stores (e.g. MySQL/NDB, MongoDB, CouchDB, Cassandra, etc.)
• Significant experience writing and utilizing RESTful API services and performance‑tuning large‑scale applications
• Experience in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and engage cross-functional teams in various locations
• Proficient in English language written and spoken

Nice to have :

• Familiar with AI code generation tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent proven work experience in software development

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary: 35K-45€ gross per year (based on knowledge and experience)
• Hybrid remote work
• Flexible working hours
• Fully paid private health care packages for you and your kids
• Fully paid life insurance provided
• Gym membership provided.
• Great Location at the sunny Gran Canaria, Spain.
• 1000 m2 Office with a fully stocked kitchen and an area facing wonderful views to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s seaside and Port.
• 23 paid vacation days + official bank holidays in Spain.
• . Breakfast provided at the office: coffee, tea, cereals, fruit, nuts and biscuits.

Kentech is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants on skills, experience, and their ability to meet the role's requirements, without regard to nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.