Senior Backend Developer in Go Language

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer specializing in Go Language to join our vibrant engineering team.
Our client is dedicated to enhancing access to affordable healthcare by providing economic solutions for prescription drugs, aiming to improve the well-being of individuals. The chosen candidate will play a crucial role in expanding service offerings and taking products from concept to market in collaboration with cross-functional teams, all within a dynamic and supportive environment.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with customers to address their needs swiftly
• Establish and sustain a robust testing framework for unit and automation assessments
• Design, implement, and sustain scalable and efficient services
• Collaborate interdepartmentally to consider comprehensive technical ramifications of design choices
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code standards and facilitate knowledge sharing
• Take initiative in technical proposal development and conducting proof of concepts
• Advocate for engineering excellence, promoting advanced engineering standards
• Drive operational excellence through exhaustive testing, monitoring systems, script documentation, and on-call support

Requirements

• Proficiency in Go with over 2 years of experience
• Background in software development totaling more than 3 years
• Skills in using gRPC
• Significant expertise in developing, deploying, and managing web and microservices in the cloud (preference for AWS)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Detail orientation with a passion for code quality, best practices, continuous delivery, and automated testing
• Flexibility to work with various programming tools and technologies as required by projects
• Competency to engage directly with customers independently
• English proficiency at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Understanding of GraphQL
• Knowledge of TypeScript
• Skills in managing Redis as a data structure store
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Familiarity with Contentful for modern content management

We offer

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!

Please note that even though you are applying for this position, you may be offered other projects to join within EPAM.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.