Backend Developer (Go) ID48361

AgileEngine; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 86 000 - 147 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects

Flexible schedule with remote options

USD-based pay

Resumo da oferta

A leading software development company in Lisbon is seeking a skilled Backend Developer (Go) to modernize a large-scale platform. The role focuses on building scalable microservices and ensuring high performance of cloud-deployed services. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 5 years of experience in backend development, especially in Go. Attractive benefits include professional growth opportunities, competitive USD-based pay, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery).
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Go for transactional systems.
• Take ownership of infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.
• Migrate data and logic from a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner.
• Collaborate with mobile engineers to define API schemas.
• Ensure high performance and reliability of services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Conhecimentos

Go (Golang)

Backend software development

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)

Microservices architecture

PostgreSQL

English (upper-intermediate)

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

PostgreSQL

NoSQL databases

Descrição da oferta de emprego

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.

WHY JOIN US

If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Backend Developer (Go), you will play a key role in modernizing a large‑scale platform by shaping cloud‑native services that support millions of users. This role focuses on building resilient backend foundations, influencing architectural decisions, and driving long‑term technical evolution. You’ll work in a product‑oriented, ownership‑driven environment that values clean design, autonomy, and continuous improvement. It’s a strong opportunity to grow while contributing to meaningful, high‑impact systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Design and develop scalable microservices using Go (Golang) for transactional systems;
• Take ownership of infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code);
• Migrate data and logic from a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner;
• Collaborate with mobile engineers to define API schemas and requirements;
• Ensure high performance and reliability of services deployed to Cloud Run/GKE;
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

MUST HAVES

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field;
• 5+ years of backend software development experience;
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang);
• Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery);
• Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools;
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems;
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases;
• Upper‑intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with Kotlin (server‑side);
• Ability to read or understand PHP for analyzing a legacy monolith during migration;
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers;
• Experience with event‑driven architecture.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.
• Competitive compensation: USD‑based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.
• Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.
• Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.