Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in backend development, particularly with the Go programming language — you've designed and built scalable applications that meet diverse client needs. Your expertise in RESTful APIs and microservices architecture allows you to create robust systems that handle high traffic efficiently. You thrive in collaborative environments, working directly with clients to translate their business requirements into technical solutions. You are committed to writing clean, maintainable code and actively participate in code reviews to uphold high coding standards. Your problem-solving skills enable you to troubleshoot production issues effectively and optimize application performance. Staying current with industry trends and best practices in the Golang community is important to you, as you continuously seek to enhance your technical knowledge.

Desirable

Experience with cloud platforms and databases (both SQL and NoSQL) is a plus, as it allows you to integrate comprehensive solutions that meet client demands. Familiarity with agile methodologies and a passion for mentoring junior developers can further enhance your contributions to the team.

What you'll do

As a Senior Golang Developer Consultant at ThoughtWorks, you will architect, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using Go. You will engage with clients to understand their business challenges and propose effective technical solutions that drive their success. Your role will involve designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring that the systems you build are scalable and resilient. You will write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews to maintain high coding standards across the team. Debugging production issues and optimizing application performance will be part of your daily responsibilities, ensuring that the applications you develop run smoothly and efficiently. You will also work with various databases and cloud platforms to create comprehensive solutions that meet client needs. Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends in the Golang community and the broader cloud-native ecosystem will be essential to your role, as you will be expected to bring innovative ideas to the table.

What we offer

At ThoughtWorks, you will be part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and encourages continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects across various industries, pushing the boundaries of technology to solve complex business problems. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in our mission to deliver extraordinary impact together with our clients, and let's be extraordinary.