Go Developer (100 % remote)

Severalnines AB; Kalmar kommun; Hybrid; SEK 1,166,180 - 1,749,270; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Virtual office budget

4 weeks vacation

Birthday day off

Public holidays paid

Monthly sports budget

Remote work from anywhere

Flexible working

Offsite team meetings

Job summary

Severalnines is a remote-first DBaaS company with a global team. We are headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden, and all work remotely from our home offices.

We’re seeking a Go-focused developer who will own features from idea to production, drive delivery without micromanagement, and continuously learn cloud-native technologies. Our stack includes Go, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and Github to support scalable services.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Go coding for distributed, scalable systems.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, networking, OS, caching.
• Experience with Linux and container tech (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated ability to build reliable, maintainable applications at scale.
• Eager to learn and adopt cloud-native technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead features and drive initiatives from idea to production.
• Own delivery with accountability and quality—no micromanagement.
• Collaborate with team and share knowledge to improve outcomes.
• Architect and optimize distributed services using Go, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Skills

Golang

CS fundamentals

Linux & containers

Builder’s mindset

Cloud-native learning

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Github

Job description

Please note that the position is 100% remote and we are open for candidates from around the world.

About Severalnines:

Come join the revolution as we help developers and enterprises build and move their databases to the cloud. Be part of this titanic shift, be part of the revolution, come join Severalnines and make a difference. A career at Severalnines means working alongside some of the smartest and most talented people in the open source database world. We’re headquartered in Kalmar, Sweden, and all work remotely from our home offices.

What We’re Looking For:

We want team members who don’t just write code - they solve problems, own initiatives, and deliver high-impact results. If you’re tired of red tape and constant micromanagement, this is your place. At Severalnines, you’ll get the freedom and trust to take projects from idea to production without anyone hovering over your shoulder. You’ll be trusted to lead features, make decisions, and iterate quickly. We care about outcomes. If you’re the kind of developer who can see the bigger picture, anticipate what needs to get done, and just make it happen, we’d love to have you onboard.

Who you are:

• Energy & Experience: You embrace a growth mindset, remain curious, and are passionate about tackling complex challenges.
• Team Player: You work well with others, sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive, high-performing team environment.
• Ownership & Delivery: You take full responsibility for your work, from start to finish, ensuring features and initiatives are delivered with quality and integrity - no micromanagement required.

Requirements:

• Golang Mastery: You have hands-on experience writing high-quality code in Go, leveraging concurrency patterns, and building distributed, scalable systems.
• CS Fundamentals: Solid understanding of algorithms and data structures, networking, operating systems, caching, and distributed systems. You won’t need to optimize sorting algorithms or reverse binary trees every day but understanding how computer systems work will help you design, implement, debug, and improve solutions effectively.
• Containers & Linux Know-How: You’re comfortable working with Linux-based environments and container technologies like Docker or Kubernetes to deploy and operate modern services.
• Builder’s Mindset: You’ve built and deployed reliable, maintainable applications at scale and know how to ensure code quality and performance.
• Eager Learner: You’re excited to continuously pick up new technologies across the cloud-native ecosystem - to keep your skills fresh.

Our stack:

• Golang and React
• PostgreSQL
• Docker, Kubernetes, Github
• and many more

Who we are:

• Remote first DBaaS company
• We are a team of around 35 friends / colleagues
• There are 6 members in your team (Go, React, QA, DevOps)

What we offer:

• B2B contract with full-time employee benefits
• Annual bonus based on company results
• 2,000 USD budget to setup and maintain your virtual office (PC, Notebook, Headset, etc.)
• 4 weeks paid vacation annually
• Additional birthday day off
• Paid public holidays in your country
• Monthly budget for sports activities
• You can work from anywhere
• Flexible working arrangements
• Offsite team meetings at least once a year