Backend Engineer • Mid-Level

Who you are

You have a solid background in backend engineering, particularly with Go, and are passionate about building scalable systems that can handle high loads. You thrive in a remote-first environment and are comfortable collaborating with a globally distributed team. You possess a strong understanding of database internals and enjoy optimizing systems for performance and reliability. You are self-motivated and take extreme ownership of your work, ensuring that you contribute positively to the team and the company's mission.

You have experience working with complex architectural challenges and are eager to define coding standards that will be adopted across the company. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders makes you a valuable team member. You are always looking for ways to improve processes and enhance the overall quality of the codebase.

What you'll do

As a Go Backend Engineer at Sardine, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers our fraud prevention platform. You will work closely with the Application Platform Team to develop shared libraries and architectural standards that enhance the performance and scalability of our systems. Your role will involve deep dives into database optimization and high-load system architecture, ensuring that our platform remains robust and efficient.

You will collaborate with other engineers to define best practices for code quality and performance, conducting code reviews and providing mentorship to junior team members. Your contributions will directly impact the effectiveness of our fraud prevention measures, helping to protect our clients from identity fraud and payment scams. You will also have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that leverage machine learning and AI technologies to enhance our platform's capabilities.

What we offer

At Sardine, we offer a remote-first work culture that allows you to work from anywhere, whether it's your home, a beach, or a café. We value performance over hours worked, giving you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance effectively. You will join a fast-growing company with a team of world-class professionals dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the fraud prevention space. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.