Remote Go Engineer - Remote (East Coast)

Description:

• Mondoo is creating a new way to help companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world.
• The Go Engineer will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform, including the policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality.
• Responsibilities include assessing, scoping, prioritizing, triaging, and remediating security findings.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using microservices architecture.
• The engineer will create robust command-line interface (CLI) applications.
• Key responsibilities include designing and implementing efficient, scalable backend services using Go, developing and maintaining microservices-based architectures, and creating and enhancing CLI applications.
• The engineer will design and implement APIs using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL for efficient inter-service communication.
• Participation in the RFC process for system design and architecture decisions is expected.
• The role includes optimizing existing codebases for improved performance and reliability, implementing systems for load balancing, fault tolerance, and scalability.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications and CLI tools is required.
• The engineer will develop robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions, ensuring a seamless user experience across backend services and CLI applications.
• Participation in code reviews and contributing to best practices and coding standards is necessary.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex technical issues in production environments is part of the job.
• The engineer will be on call during reasonable hours on a rotating basis and may represent Mondoo at community events.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in backend development using Go is necessary.
• A strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems is essential.
• Experience in developing command-line interface (CLI) applications is required.
• Proficiency in Protocol Buffers and GraphQL API design and implementation is necessary.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB, is required.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, is essential.
• A solid understanding of version control systems, preferably Git, is required.
• Strong written and communication skills with proven fluency in English are necessary.
• The ability to articulate complex technical concepts and participate effectively in the RFC process is essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary and healthcare reimbursement.
• A 401k contribution is provided as part of the benefits package.