Senior Go Engineer at OnHires

Full-time | Remote
Industry: Software Development / Digital Product Agency

Our client is a product design and development agency that partners with entrepreneurs, startups, and organizations to turn ideas into impactful digital platforms. With over a decade of experience, they’ve launched hundreds of products that empower their clients to scale and succeed. Their global, cross-functional team delivers innovative, efficient, and strategic solutions—eliminating the need for large in-house tech teams.

They are now looking for a Senior Go Engineer to join their growing engineering team and contribute to the development of scalable web platforms and digital applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable systems using Go.

• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and server-side application logic.

• Ensure high code quality through best practices, testing, and code reviews.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to implement new features and deliver high-performing products.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.

• Participate in architectural planning and system design discussions.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior developers.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with Go in production environments.

• Strong understanding of Go’s type system, interfaces, concurrency model, and generics.

• Solid experience with REST API development and PostgreSQL.

• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or similar).

• Proficiency with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.

• Comfortable working in distributed, remote-first teams.

• Degree in Computer Science or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience in system architecture, Linux, and networking.

• English level: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher — required for communication with the global team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience integrating third-party services (e.g., Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid).

• Familiarity with frontend technologies (TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3).

• Experience with GraphQL, OpenAPI, or gRPC.

• Knowledge of PostgreSQL-compatible ORMs for Go.

• Familiarity with Redis or Memcached for caching.

• Expertise in debugging race conditions and optimizing parallel processing in Go.

• Experience mentoring developers or leading small teams.

• Previous work in a development studio or agency environment.
  
  

Who You Are

• A self-starter who is genuinely interested in new technology and its impact.

• A clear and effective communicator who can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

• Someone who enjoys creating and maintaining product documentation, including product requirements, diagrams, acceptance criteria, and KPIs.

• A professional who can efficiently manage tasks and balance competing demands.

• Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.

• Experienced in working with a remote multi-timezone development team.

• Detail-oriented with a knack for organizing complex ideas into actionable documentation.

• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to dive deep into understanding client needs and project goals.

• A collaborative team player who enjoys working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Perks and Benefits
🌎 100% Remote
💸 Competitive salaries based on your location
🌴 Unlimited paid vacation
💻 $500 home office stipend
👋 An awesome team dedicated to your growth

Hiring process

1. 30-minute prescreen with recruiter

2. 30-45 minute initial interview

3. Short exercise

4. 60-minute exercise review (panel)

5. Leadership interview(s)

6. Decision

Remote Work Requirements: The workday must overlap by at least 6 hours with Los Angeles, CA, USA.