Backend Tech Lead (Go/Kotlin) - Remote & Microservices

AgileEngine; Texas City (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Exciting projects

Flextime

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Backend Tech Lead (Go/Kotlin) to spearhead the migration from a legacy system to a modern Service-Oriented Architecture. This role entails leading architectural decisions, guiding senior engineers, and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, expertise in Go and Kotlin, and a strong DevOps focus. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and involvement in high-impact projects with major brands. Flexibility and competitive benefits are also part of the package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend experience with significant leadership responsibilities.
• Deep expertise in GCP architecture, including networking, security, and scaling strategies.
• Proven track record of decomposing monoliths into microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of specific domains within the new Service‑Oriented Architecture.
• Define the strategy for decoupling complex logic from the legacy PHP monolith.
• Guide senior engineers on best practices for GCP, Go, and Kotlin.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of Go

Expert-level knowledge of Kotlin

Strong DevOps mindset

Ability to translate business requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

GCP

CI/CD concepts

Job description

A technology company is seeking a Backend Tech Lead (Go/Kotlin) to spearhead the migration from a legacy system to a modern Service-Oriented Architecture. This role entails leading architectural decisions, guiding senior engineers, and ensuring system reliability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Computer Science, expertise in Go and Kotlin, and a strong DevOps focus. The position offers opportunities for mentorship and involvement in high-impact projects with major brands. Flexibility and competitive benefits are also part of the package.