Remote Golang Backend Developer

Description:

• TextNow is seeking a Backend Software Developer to join their Customer Journey Team.
• The company aims to transform the telecom landscape by building a platform that supports tens of millions of calls and messages daily.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend services for a high-traffic platform.
• Technologies used include AWS, Golang, gRPC, Kubernetes, Terraform, and a microservice architecture.
• Responsibilities include developing and maintaining backend services, collaborating with front-end teams, ensuring high-quality code, participating in on-call rotations, and communicating technical details through architectural reviews.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have experience developing API services with gRPC or REST.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tooling such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD, or Terraform is required.
• Applicants must be able to apply design principles for building reliable, scalable, and high-performance backend architectures.
• Experience with relational or non-relational database technologies like MariaDB, RDS, DynamoDB, or Redis is necessary.
• Ideal candidates should be passionate about efficiency at scale and possess strong collaboration skills.
• The ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion is essential.
• Candidates should be self-starters who can identify areas for improvement and provide realistic solutions.

Benefits:

• TextNow offers a strong work-life blend with flexible work arrangements, including options for remote work.
• Employees receive stock options and unlimited vacation.
• The company provides competitive pay and benefits, including parental leave.
• Benefits for physical and mental well-being are available, including wellness and learning & development credits.
• Team events and company-wide off-sites are organized a few times a year to foster team bonding.