Sr. Backend Engineer (Go) in Brazil at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Backend Engineer (Go) based in Brazil.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using Go and AWS. You will contribute to a strategic, long-term technology partnership, helping build and evolve digital products for an innovative US-based consumer technology business. Working within a small, collaborative engineering team, you will take ownership of backend services and infrastructure throughout their entire lifecycle, from architecture and implementation to deployment and production monitoring. You will work closely with engineering leadership and other developers, contributing to technical decisions and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The role offers the opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges, improve system reliability, and make a tangible impact in a modern cloud-based environment. You will also collaborate daily with international stakeholders in a fully remote setting, where autonomy, technical excellence, and clear communication are highly valued.

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and APIs using Go, ensuring scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Build, manage, and continuously improve cloud infrastructure and production services hosted on AWS.
• Maintain and extend infrastructure-as-code configurations using Terraform, supporting consistent, reliable, and efficient infrastructure management.
• Take end-to-end ownership of engineering features, from technical design and implementation through testing, deployment, and production monitoring.
• Deliver small, well-tested, and incremental code changes regularly, maintaining a consistent development pace and making progress visible to both internal and client stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, share technical knowledge, and contribute to architectural discussions and engineering decisions within a small, collaborative team.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents, backend performance issues, and CI/CD pipeline challenges.
• Work closely with engineering managers and fellow developers to align technical solutions with project objectives and business requirements.
• Communicate technical trade-offs, potential risks, project updates, and delivery progress clearly to international stakeholders.
• Promote engineering best practices, maintain high code quality standards, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

• At least 6 years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development.
• A minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience developing, deploying, and maintaining production services using Go (Golang).
• Solid practical experience working with AWS services and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Professional experience using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code management and deployment.
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, API development, software design principles, and production system reliability.
• Experience managing the complete software development lifecycle, including implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and the ability to investigate and resolve build, deployment, and integration issues.
• Advanced English proficiency, with the ability to communicate fluently and collaborate daily with US-based engineering teams and international stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, combined with the ability to work independently and take ownership of technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts, discuss trade-offs, and provide clear progress updates.
• A proactive, adaptable, and quality-driven mindset, with a strong interest in continuous learning and professional development.

Nice-to-have qualifications:

• Experience working with Protocol Buffers (Protobuf).
• Familiarity with Jenkins or other CI/CD automation tools.
• Previous experience collaborating with distributed international engineering teams or working in a consulting environment.

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every technical requirement. A growth mindset, adaptability, curiosity, and willingness to learn are highly valued. The essential requirement is fluent English, as the role involves daily collaboration with global teams.

• Flexible remote work: Fully remote working environment, offering flexibility and autonomy in organizing your work.
• Career development: Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and technical skill development.
• International collaboration: Work closely with experienced engineering professionals and international stakeholders on a long-term technology project.
• Technical ownership: Take responsibility for meaningful backend engineering initiatives and contribute to important architectural and technical decisions.
• Growth opportunities: Join a fast-growing technology consultancy working across Software Engineering, Cloud, Data, and AI.
• Collaborative environment: Be part of a small, supportive engineering team that values knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and clear communication.