Senior Golang developer

instinctools EE Labs; Warszawa; Remote; PLN 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A software development company based in Poland is seeking a Senior Golang Developer to design and maintain backend services for its global IPTV client. The role requires over 5 years of Golang experience and proficiency in API design. We offer flexible working hours, full remote work, and opportunities for professional development. Join us and be part of a team transforming technology.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Professional and ambitious team

Learning opportunities

Co-funding for language courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Golang for backend development.
• Experience in designing and implementing APIs using GRPC and REST.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for notification delivery.
• Build and document GRPC and REST APIs for integration.
• Manage data synchronization processes with multiple providers.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

GRPC

REST API

Microservices

Containerization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

instinctools is a software development company that provides custom software solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our team is looking for a Senior Golang developer for one of our clients.

Our customer is a global provider of licensed IPTV services, offering access to over 200 TV channels, thousands of movies, series, and exclusive content. The platform provides a seamless entertainment experience across devices, including smart TVs, mobile apps, and PCs.

Project and Tech Stack

• Project: Notification Service – Enables configuring and sending notifications to various devices (SMS, email, iOS, Android, etc.). Typically used by other client services to standardize the method of notification delivery.
• TV Program Synchronization Service – Synchronizes TV schedules from multiple providers and offers an API for use by other client services.
• Set-Top Box Update Service – A lightweight service used to send messages to set-top boxes (including a client embedded in the firmware). It facilitates tasks such as notifying devices to update their software.

Tech Stack: Golang, PostgreSQL, GRPC, REST API (chi)

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services for notification delivery, TV schedule synchronization, and set-top box updates.
• Build and document GRPC and REST APIs to ensure seamless integration with client systems.
• Ensure efficient storage and retrieval of data using PostgreSQL.
• Manage data synchronization processes with multiple providers (e.g., for TV program synchronization).
• Implement and improve notification delivery mechanisms for various devices (e.g., SMS, email, mobile platforms).
• Ability to work independently.
• Decision maker.
• Proficiency in engaging with clients to clarify requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Golang (5 years+) for backend development.
• Experience in designing and implementing APIs using GRPC and REST.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with building scalable, high-performance services.
• Experience with microservices architecture and communication protocols.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

We offer

• Flexible working time
• Professional and ambitious team
• Transparent system of professional and career development
• Learning opportunities, seminars and conferences and time for exploring new technologies
• Opportunity to realize your potential outside the projects: we arrange meetups and conferences where our staff can perform, develop professional communities
• Full remote work
• Co-funding for language courses (English)

Get in touch

Join us and be part of a team that is changing the world through technology.