Senior Backend Architect - Golang, VPN & Scale

Point Wild; Poland; Remote; PLN 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Point Wild is seeking a VPN Backend Architect (Golang) to lead their backend team while coding at least 70% of the time. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on Golang, and expertise in designing scalable distributed systems. The role involves defining architecture, performing code reviews, and mentoring engineers. This is a remote position that offers opportunities for growth and continuous learning in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering & architecture experience with 5+ years in Golang.
• Proven track record designing and operating distributed systems at scale.
• Hands-on experience with VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN).

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the architecture of our backend platform.
• Lead code reviews and champion testing discipline.
• Partner with the SDK team to integrate client features.

Skills

Golang

Backend engineering

Distributed systems design

Networking protocols

VPN protocols

AWS

Container technologies

Linux development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Prometheus

Grafana

OpenTelemetry

Job description

Point Wild is seeking a VPN Backend Architect (Golang) to lead their backend team while coding at least 70% of the time. Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of backend engineering experience, with a strong focus on Golang, and expertise in designing scalable distributed systems. The role involves defining architecture, performing code reviews, and mentoring engineers. This is a remote position that offers opportunities for growth and continuous learning in a supportive environment.