Backend Developer

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Go)
Department: Engineering/Development
Reports To: Engineering Manager / CTO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote
Experience Level: Senior (6+ Years)
Compensation: Competitive Salary (USD)

Company Overview

Ultahost is a leading provider of premium web hosting services, recognized globally for delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

We are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment where talented professionals can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our growing success.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with extensive expertise in Go programming, advanced IDE proficiency, and AI-powered development tools to architect and build robust, scalable backend systems.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical mastery in Go frameworks with innovative problem-solving skills and software architecture expertise.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing our backend infrastructure, leading API development initiatives, and mentoring engineering practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Core Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and services using Go (Golang)
• Architect and implement scalable backend solutions utilizing Fiber, Gin, and other Go frameworks
• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for various client applications
• Implement robust database integrations with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following Go best practices and idioms
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members
• Software Architecture and Design: Design and implement various software architectural patterns including microservices, clean architecture, hexagonal architecture, and domain-driven design
• Create and maintain system architecture documentation and technical specifications
• Refactor existing APIs and backend services to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability
• Implement effective caching strategies and performance optimization techniques
• Design fault-tolerant systems with proper error handling, logging, and monitoring
• Collaborate on database schema design and optimization strategies
• AI-Powered Development: Leverage advanced AI development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, and Roo Code to accelerate development workflows
• Master GoLand IDE features and integrations to maximize development efficiency
• Design and implement effective prompt engineering strategies for AI-assisted coding, debugging, and architectural planning
• Stay current with emerging AI development tools and integrate them into backend development workflows
• Train and mentor team members on AI tool utilization and advanced IDE techniques
• DevOps and Infrastructure: Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies
• Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling
• Collaborate with DevOps team on infrastructure planning and optimization
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for backend services
• Ensure security best practices in API development and data handling

Required Qualifications

Experience and Education

• Minimum 6+ years of professional backend development experience with strong focus on Go programming
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade backend systems at scale

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in Go (Golang) with deep understanding of goroutines, channels, and concurrent programming
• Advanced experience with GoLand IDE including debugging, refactoring tools, and productivity features
• Hands-on expertise with Go frameworks including Fiber, Gin, and other popular Go web frameworks
• Strong software architecture knowledge with ability to implement various architectural patterns (microservices, clean architecture, CQRS, etc.)
• Proven experience in API development including RESTful services, GraphQL, and API versioning strategies
• API refactoring expertise with ability to modernize and optimize existing backend services
• Hands-on experience with AI development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, and Roo Code
• Proven expertise in prompt engineering for AI-assisted backend development and problem-solving
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Professional Skills

• Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with systems thinking approach
• Proven ability to work independently and lead complex backend projects
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Detail-oriented with strong focus on code quality and testing practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional Go frameworks and libraries (Echo, Beego, Revel)
• Knowledge of message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, NATS)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Go SDKs
• Experience with gRPC and protocol buffers
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Understanding of security best practices and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2)
• Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures
• Previous experience in hosting/SaaS/infrastructure industry
• Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers
• Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization techniques in Go

Required Skill Profession

Desarrollo De Software