Golang Job: Senior Back End Engineer

Whalar is a tech-powered influencer company on a mission to Liberate the Creative Voice. We combine technology, creative strategy, talent expertise, and platform partnerships to unite brands with target audiences globally by connecting them with thousands of influencers, tastemakers, and storytellers, around the world!

Whalar works with 300+ brands and is the only influencer agency to win a Cannes Lions Award - in fact, we've won two. Recently named the 6th Fastest-Growing Medium Agency, and 20th across all considered companies in the prestigious Adweek 'Top 100', Whalar is an industry leader.

Location/Remote

This role is tied to our Malaga Office but can be remote and sit anywhere in Spain. We are also open to candidates who are EU citizens and want to relocate to Spain.

Experience

• A minimum of 3+ year of backend software development experience (i.e. PHP, C++, Python, Java, Golang, C#, etc.)
• Understanding of microservices architecture and best practices
• Solid knowledge of REST APIs and web service architecture
• Proven experience using best practises ( SOLID, Clean code, TDD )
• Experience writing unit and integration tests
• Experience using Symfony or Laravel frameworks
• Experience using Docker
• Experience using code analyser tools (phpstan, phpmd, sonar, etc)
• A good command of written and spoken English

Bonus Points:

• Experience with PHP 7.4+ and Symfony or Laravel frameworks
• Experience using code analyser tools (phpstan, phpmd, sonar, etc.)
• Experience with RabbitMQ or Kafka
• Knowledge of Python or NodeJS
• Experience Elasticsearch
• Experience using AWS

Soft skills:

• Self organiser
• Good communicator
• Problem solver
• Curious by nature with an attention to detail
• A contributor - everyone in our team has a voice

Whalar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Whalar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.