Remote Backend Architect - Golang

Description:

• Lead the backend team as a hands-on Backend Architect (Golang) while writing 70% of the time in Golang.
• Set technical direction for a backend platform serving millions of users, focusing on architecture decisions for distributed services that are fast, reliable, and secure.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of backend engineering & architecture experience with 5+ years in Golang.
• Proven experience designing and operating distributed systems at scale with deep understanding of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS).
• Hands-on experience with VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec), tunneling, NAT traversal, and low-latency networking.
• Production experience on AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, Aurora/RDS) with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and strong Linux development background.
• Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, threat modeling methodologies, secure coding practices, and strong API design skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to solve real customer problems and see your impact in a nimble organization.
• Accelerate your career in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to learn new technologies and products.