Senior Go Backend Engineer - FinTech Platform

EPAM Systems; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join the Middle Office Core Platform Organization in Chicago.

You will design and implement Go-based modules, contribute to microservices architecture, and work on cloud-native solutions that power financial products across digital channels. You will collaborate with peers in fast-paced design sessions, emphasize code quality, and ensure scalable, resilient systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS or STEM field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience (or 5 years with a Master's, or 2 with a PhD).
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, design patterns, and clean coding.
• Deep proficiency in Go and microservices development.

Responsibilities

• Design and program small modules and large components in Go.
• Drive features and sets of features within the Middle Office Core Platform.
• Engage in technical designs and whiteboarding with peers.
• Deliver tasks in a fast-paced delivery mode to meet release goals.
• Maintain code quality through unit tests and automation.
• Understand modules and interactions; serve as expert in assigned components.
• Help design interfaces and data exchange between modules.
• Focus on scalability, performance, and cloud-native deployment.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Microservices

Relational databases

Kubernetes

Python scripting

Cloud platforms

AWS/Azure

Software design patterns

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's in CS or STEM

Tools

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Sybase

ServiceMesh

Containers

Job description

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join the Middle Office Core Platform Organization in Chicago.

You will design and implement Go-based modules, contribute to microservices architecture, and work on cloud-native solutions that power financial products across digital channels. You will collaborate with peers in fast-paced design sessions, emphasize code quality, and ensure scalable, resilient systems.