Senior Golang Backend Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned software engineer to develop and maintain backend applications, API-driven services, and integration layers that connect business applications with AI/ML and predictive analytics solutions. In this role, you will collaborate closely with Data Science teams to operationalize machine learning models, deploy containerized applications in cloud-native environments, and provide technical guidance on application design while partnering with stakeholders across Data Science, Tachyon, and Data Domain Owner teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Go (Golang)
• Design, develop, and maintain API-driven application services
• Build integration layers that connect business applications with AI/ML and predictive analytics solutions
• Collaborate closely with Data Science teams to operationalize machine learning models
• Develop scalable backend services using Python and/or Golang
• Design and implement REST APIs and microservices architectures
• Deploy and support containerized applications in cloud-native environments
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines
• Participate in architecture discussions and provide technical guidance on application design
• Partner with stakeholders across Data Science, Tachyon, and Data Domain Owner teams to deliver business solutions
• Ensure high availability, performance, scalability, and reliability of deployed services

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 5+ years of experience in Go (Golang)
• Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor team members while remaining hands-on
• Experience with REST APIs, microservices, and concurrent programming
• Strong API engineering and backend application development expertise
• Experience building production-grade services around AI/ML capabilities
• Cloud-native application development experience
• Combination of software engineering, integration engineering, and DevOps skills
• Experience working in cross-functional environments supporting AI-driven business solutions

Core Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang)
• Strong experience with Python and/or Golang (Golang preferred)
• Additional experience with Java is beneficial
• Must have significant application development experience; not seeking pure Java developers