Golang Job: Senior Backend Engineer

Job Title: Senior Backend Engineer

Interview: Virtual

Job Location: Remote PST

Job Duration: 6+ Months



Job Description:

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to support the migration from a legacy billing system to a new microservice-based billing service built in Golang. The initial focus will be on data migration and system transition, followed by ongoing development and maintenance of wireless service features, including SIM activation workflows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Migrate legacy billing service (PHP/Ruby) to new Golang microservices
• Complete data migration tasks (first ~3 months)
• Support and maintain features for wireless services post-migration
• Ensure backend services are performant, scalable, and reliable
• Communicate with internal engineering teams as needed
• Execute development work based on existing architectural templates

Must-Have Skills:

• Golang and PHP backend development
• API development with gRPC or REST
• Experience with MySQL (RDS) and DynamoDB
• Familiarity with Datadog for monitoring
• Independent, execution-driven mindset
• Experience using Kafka

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Redis, Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Terraform, or Ruby
• Telecom experience or exposure to SIM activation flows
• Familiarity with Prometheus or similar observability tools

Other Info:

• This is a backend-only role (no full-stack)
• Role is 80% coding-focused with minimal involvement in architecture/design
• AWS experience is in use but not mandatory