Backend Developer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Go)

Department: Engineering/Development

Reports To: Engineering Manager / CTO

Employment Type: Full-Time, Remote

Experience Level: Senior (6+ Years)

Compensation: Competitive Salary (USD)

Company Overview
Ultahost is a leading provider of premium web hosting services, recognized globally for delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower businesses worldwide.

We are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative environment where talented professionals can thrive and make meaningful contributions to our growing success.

Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer with extensive expertise in Go programming, advanced IDE proficiency, and AI-powered development tools to architect and build robust, scalable backend systems.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who combines deep technical mastery in Go frameworks with innovative problem-solving skills and software architecture expertise.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing our backend infrastructure, leading API development initiatives, and mentoring engineering practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Core Backend Development

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications and services using Go (Golang)

Architect and implement scalable backend solutions utilizing Fiber, Gin, and other Go frameworks

Develop and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for various client applications

Implement robust database integrations with SQL and NoSQL databases

Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following Go best practices and idioms

Conduct comprehensive code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members

Software Architecture and Design

Design and implement various software architectural patterns including microservices, clean architecture, hexagonal architecture, and domain-driven design

Create and maintain system architecture documentation and technical specifications

Refactor existing APIs and backend services to improve performance, maintainability, and scalability

Implement effective caching strategies and performance optimization techniques

Design fault-tolerant systems with proper error handling, logging, and monitoring

Collaborate on database schema design and optimization strategies

AI-Powered Development

Leverage advanced AI development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, and Roo Code to accelerate development workflows

Master GoLand IDE features and integrations to maximize development efficiency

Design and implement effective prompt engineering strategies for AI-assisted coding, debugging, and architectural planning

Stay current with emerging AI development tools and integrate them into backend development workflows

Train and mentor team members on AI tool utilization and advanced IDE techniques

DevOps and Infrastructure

Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing strategies

Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment and scaling

Collaborate with DevOps team on infrastructure planning and optimization

Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for backend services

Ensure security best practices in API development and data handling

Required Qualifications
Experience and Education

Minimum 6+ years of professional backend development experience with strong focus on Go programming

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Proven track record of building and deploying production-grade backend systems at scale

Technical Expertise

Expert-level proficiency in Go (Golang) with deep understanding of goroutines, channels, and concurrent programming

Advanced experience with GoLand IDE including debugging, refactoring tools, and productivity features

Hands-on expertise with Go frameworks including Fiber, Gin, and other popular Go web frameworks

Strong software architecture knowledge with ability to implement various architectural patterns (microservices, clean architecture, CQRS, etc.)

Proven experience in API development including RESTful services, GraphQL, and API versioning strategies

API refactoring expertise with ability to modernize and optimize existing backend services

Hands-on experience with AI development tools including Claude Code, Cursor, Blackbox, and Roo Code

Proven expertise in prompt engineering for AI-assisted backend development and problem-solving

Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)

Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows

Professional Skills

Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with systems thinking approach

Proven ability to work independently and lead complex backend projects

Experience with agile development methodologies

Detail-oriented with strong focus on code quality and testing practices

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with additional Go frameworks and libraries (Echo, Beego, Revel)

Knowledge of message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, NATS)

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and their Go SDKs

Experience with gRPC and protocol buffers

Knowledge of monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)

Understanding of security best practices and authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2)

Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures

Previous experience in hosting/SaaS/infrastructure industry

Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers

Knowledge of performance profiling and optimization techniques in Go

Required Skill Profession

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