Backend Developer (Golang)

Job Details

- Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

- Industry: SAAS

- Function – Information Technology

- Experience Required: 5-8 years

- Working Days: 6 days a week, (5 days-in-office, Saturdays WFH)

- Employment Type: Full Time

- Job Location: Bangalore

- CTC Range: Best in Industry

Preferred Skills: AWS, NodeJS, RESTful APIs, NoSQL

Criteria

· Minimum 5+ years in backend engineering with strong system design expertise

· Experience building scalable systems from scratch

· Expert-level proficiency in Node.js

· Deep understanding of distributed systems

· Strong NoSQL design skills

· Hands-on AWS cloud experience

· Proven leadership and mentoring capability

· Preferred candidates from SAAS/Software/IT Services based startups or scaleup companies

Job Description

The Role:

What You’ll Build:

1. System Architecture & Design

● Architect highly scalable backend systems from the ground up

● Define technology choices: frameworks, databases, queues, caching layers

● Evaluate microservices vs monoliths based on product stage

● Design REST, GraphQL, and real-time WebSocket APIs

● Build event-driven systems for asynchronous processing

● Architect multi-tenant systems with strict data isolation

● Maintain architectural documentation and technical specs

2. Core Backend Services

● Build high-performance APIs for 3D content, XR experiences, analytics, and user interactions

● Create 3D asset processing pipelines for uploads, conversions, and optimization

● Develop distributed job workers for CPU/GPU-intensive tasks

● Build authentication/authorization systems (RBAC)

● Implement billing, subscription, and usage metering

● Build secure webhook systems and third-party integration APIs

● Create real-time collaboration features via WebSockets/SSE

3. Data Architecture & Databases

● Design scalable schemas for 3D metadata, XR sessions, and analytics

● Model complex product catalogs with variants and hierarchies

● Implement Redis-based caching strategies

● Build search and indexing systems (Elasticsearch/Algolia)

● Architect ETL pipelines and data warehouses

● Implement sharding, partitioning, and replication strategies

● Design backup, restore, and disaster recovery workflows

4. Scalability & Performance

● Build systems designed for 10x–100x traffic growth

● Implement load balancing, autoscaling, and distributed processing

● Optimize API response times and database performance

● Implement global CDN delivery for heavy 3D assets

● Build rate limiting, throttling, and backpressure mechanisms

● Optimize storage and retrieval of large 3D files

● Profile and improve CPU, memory, and network performance

5. Infrastructure & DevOps

● Architect AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ElastiCache)

● Build CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments and rollbacks

● Use IaC tools (Terraform/CloudFormation) for infra provisioning

● Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems

● Use Docker + Kubernetes for container orchestration

● Implement security best practices for data, networks, and secrets

● Define disaster recovery and business continuity plans

6. Integration & APIs

● Build integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento

● Design webhook systems for real-time events

● Build SDKs, client libraries, and developer tools

● Integrate payment gateways (Stripe, Razorpay)

● Implement SSO and OAuth for enterprise customers

● Define API versioning and lifecycle/deprecation strategies

7. Data Processing & Analytics

● Build analytics pipelines for engagement, conversions, and XR performance

● Process high-volume event streams at scale

● Build data warehouses for BI and reporting

● Develop real-time dashboards and insights systems

● Implement analytics export pipelines and platform integrations

● Enable A/B testing and experimentation frameworks

● Build personalization and recommendation systems

Technical Stack:

1. Backend Languages & Frameworks 

●  Primary: Node.js (Express, NestJS), Python (FastAPI, Django)

●  Secondary: Go, Java/Kotlin (Spring)

●  APIs: REST, GraphQL, gRPC

2. Databases & Storage

● SQL: PostgreSQL, MySQL

● NoSQL: MongoDB, DynamoDB

● Caching: Redis, Memcached

● Search: Elasticsearch, Algolia

● Storage/CDN: AWS S3, CloudFront

● Queues: Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS

3. Cloud & Infrastructure: 

● Cloud: AWS (primary), GCP/Azure (nice to have)

● Compute: EC2, Lambda, ECS, EKS

● Infrastructure: Terraform, CloudFormation

● CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI

● Containers: Docker, Kubernetes

4. Monitoring & Operations 

● Monitoring: Datadog, New Relic, CloudWatch

● Logging: ELK Stack, CloudWatch Logs

● Error Tracking: Sentry, Rollbar

● APM tools

5. Security & Auth

● Auth: JWT, OAuth 2.0, SAML

● Secrets: AWS Secrets Manager, Vault

● Security: Encryption (at rest/in transit), TLS/SSL, IAM

What We’re Looking For:

1. Must-Haves

● 5+ years in backend engineering with strong system design expertise

● Experience building scalable systems from scratch

● Expert-level proficiency in at least one backend stack (Node, Python, Go, Java)

● Deep understanding of distributed systems and microservices

● Strong SQL/NoSQL design skills with performance optimization

● Hands-on AWS cloud experience

● Ability to write high-quality production code daily

● Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs

● Strong understanding of caching, sharding, horizontal scaling

● Solid security and best-practice implementation experience

● Proven leadership and mentoring capability

2. Highly Desirable

● Experience with large file processing (3D, video, images)

● Background in SaaS, multi-tenancy, or e-commerce

● Experience with real-time systems (WebSockets, streams)

● Knowledge of ML/AI infrastructure

● Experience with HA systems, DR planning

● Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, event-driven systems

● DevOps/infrastructure engineering background

● Experience with XR/AR/VR backend systems

● Open-source contributions or technical writing

● Prior senior technical leadership experience

Technical Challenges You’ll Solve:

● Designing large-scale 3D asset processing pipelines

● Serving XR content globally with ultra-low latency

● Scaling from thousands to millions of daily requests

● Efficiently handling CPU/GPU-heavy workloads

● Architecting multi-tenancy with complete data isolation

● Managing billions of analytics events at scale

● Building future-proof APIs with backward compatibility

Why company:

● Architectural Ownership: Build foundational systems from scratch

● Deep Technical Work: Solve distributed systems and scaling challenges

● Hands-On Impact: Design and code mission-critical infrastructure

● Diverse Problems: APIs, infra, data, ML, XR, asset processing

● Massive Scale Opportunity: Build systems for exponential growth

● Modern Stack and best practices

● Product Impact: Your architecture directly powers millions of users

● Leadership Opportunity: Shape engineering culture and direction

● Learning Environment: Stay at the forefront of backend engineering

● Backed by AWS, Microsoft, Google

Location & Work Culture:

● Location: Bengaluru

● Schedule: 6 days a week, (5 days-in-office, Saturdays WFH)

● Culture: Builder mindset, strong ownership, technical excellence

● Team: Small, highly skilled backend and infra team

● Resources: AWS credits, latest tooling, learning budget

Strong Backend Engineering (Golang) Profiles

Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 3+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience, with at least 2+ years working primarily in Golang on production systems

Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have strong hands-on experience with Golang, including writing clean, scalable, and maintainable backend services

Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have experience designing, developing, and owning RESTful and/or gRPC APIs end-to-end (from design to production)

Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have solid experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL/MySQL/ MongoDB

Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have a strong understanding of concurrency, performance optimization, and memory management in Go

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Golang Developer with 3.5+ years of experience in building scalable backend services and deploying cloud-native applications using AWS. This is a key position that requires a deep understanding of Golang and cloud infrastructure to help us build robust solutions for global clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend services, APIs, and microservices using Golang.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS using services like Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and more.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Implement best practices in security, performance, and cloud architecture.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3.5+ years of hands-on experience with Golang development.
• Strong experience with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, etc.
• Proficient in developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Familiar with Docker, Kubernetes or AWS ECS for container orchestration.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is a plus.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with serverless applications and architecture (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, etc.)
• Exposure to NoSQL databases like DynamoDB or MongoDB.
• Contributions to open-source Golang projects or an active GitHub portfolio.

Job Summary:

As a Back-end Golang Developer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our back-end infrastructure and applications. You will be responsible for crafting scalable, secure, and robust APIs and products that meet our high standards of performance and reliability. Your expertise in Golang and profound understanding of software engineering principles will be critical in building solutions that drive our company's success.

Responsibilities:

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and contribute to technical discussions.

● Design, develop, and implement high-quality Golang-based back-end systems and applications, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.

● Create and maintain APIs that enable seamless integration with various platforms and services.

● Utilize best practices in software development, testing, version control, and deployment to ensure the delivery of top-notch products.

● Optimize existing code and database queries to improve overall system performance and response times.

● Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain code quality and consistency.

● Implement security best practices in Golang development to safeguard sensitive data and prevent security vulnerabilities.

● Proficiently use Goroutines and Channels to handle concurrent operations and enhance system efficiency.

● Employ Go's built-in testing and benchmarking tools to ensure robustness and optimize performance.

● Implement caching strategies and data storage solutions tailored to specific project requirements.

● Develop RESTful APIs adhering to API design principles and standards.

● Implement logging and monitoring systems to facilitate efficient debugging and monitoring of applications.

● Integrate third-party libraries and APIs to enhance application functionality.

● Leverage Go's interfaces and struct composition to build modular and extensible codebases.

● Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in Golang and related technologies, recommending suitable technologies and methodologies to enhance development processes.

● Mentor junior developers, sharing your expertise and providing guidance to help them grow professionally.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

● Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on back-end development using Golang.

● Proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality APIs and products in a production environment.

● Strong knowledge of Golang and its core libraries, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

● Experience with Go frameworks and proficiency in building RESTful APIs.

● Extensive experience with various database systems, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Graph, or NoSQL databases, and proficiency in writing optimized queries.

● Solid understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns, including microservices architecture.

● Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and experience deploying applications in a cloud environment.

● Experience with containerization technologies, like Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus.

● Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.

● Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our innovative products and APIs with your deep expertise and passion for back-end development in Golang. We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a stimulating work environment where your skills and contributions will be highly valued. Apply now and be part of our exciting journey!

• Solid experience in RoR, Golang, NodeJS or Python. Good to have exposure to ML.
• Should have experience in cloud computing
• Has an ability to quickly learn and contribute in multiple codebase
• Overcomes roadblocks and requires minimal oversight
• Takes initiatives to fix issues/tech debts before assigned to him/her
• Able to deep dive into codebase and advise QA of possible regression impact
• Communicates tech decisions through design docs and tech talks
• Has delivered projects with end-to-end accountability
• Keeps track of industry trends and introduces right tech/tools for a given job
• Excellent understanding of software engineering practices, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms

Your role in helping us shape the future:

Gogo Commercial Aviation, An Intelsat Company has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer. You will help us design and develop solutions aimed at providing a means to manage and deploy the configuration specifics of aircraft, based on airlines, aircraft deployed technology, fleet and installation requirements. This solution uses a combination of configuration management and cloud-based deployment using AWS which also requires an understanding of network / telecom protocols.

Are you up to the challenge?

The ideal candidate for this role will be a working member of an engineering team delivering quality technical solutions carrying through from design to deployment. This role requires solid understanding of the design and development process, using CI / CD technologies. Your role will be crucial in designing and delivering complex products and solutions across technologies products and tools, improving quality of the code by following coding standards/guidelines, using static code analysers, maximum unit test coverage and automating the test cases.

Can you drive these processes?

• Develop groundbreaking and distributed solutions with high availability and impact.
• Work with the Architects/ Technical lead / Product Owner to understand user requirements, convert BDD scenarios or user stories into product functionality.
• Work with the team members collectively to own and deliver features and flexible to take up any type of tasks like develop, automate and test to complete feature.
• Perform code reviews and associated engineering quality checks clearly and consistently.

You should definitely have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline
• 2 - 5 Years of experience in systems implementations with a focus on both custom application development & commercial systems software implementations
• Knowledge and experience in multiple technical disciplines required (development, QA, devops, etc)
• 2+ years of in-depth development experience with Java / C++ / C / Go.
• Experience in CI/CD and AWS deployments (EC2, SQS, SNS, Lambda, S3, Aurora, DynamoDB)
• Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycles; expert knowledge in Agile and Lean methods.
• Proponent of DevOps, TDD, Agile/XP practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize work, coordinate with onsite stakeholders and well organized.
• Flexibility in working with technologies and platforms.
• A commitment to excellence, best practices, and the continuous improvement of our products, code base, processes, and tools.

It would be nice if you had:

• Experience with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) work environments

What it’s like to work with us:

Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new, profitable markets. To help us reach this goal, you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.

• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including Leave Benefits, medical and training
• Fun, diverse, and inclusive culture

Requirements:

• Solid experience in Java or Golang
• Good to have exposure to ML
• Should have experience in cloud computing
• Has an ability to quickly learn and contribute in multiple codebase
• Overcomes roadblocks and requires minimal oversight
• Takes initiatives to fix issues/tech debts before assigned to him/her
• Able to deep dive into codebase and advise QA of possible regression impact
• Communicates tech decisions through design docs and tech talks
• Has delivered projects with end-to-end accountability
• Keeps track of industry trends and introduces right tech/tools for a given job
• Excellent understanding of software engineering practices, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Algorithms
• 4+ years of experience in product driven organisation
• A Bachelors or Masters degree in engineering from a reputed institute (preferably IITs, NITs, or other top engineering institutes)