Senior Software Engineer - Remote Golang Specialist

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team at Applied Systems. This remote position offers an exciting opportunity to transform the insurance industry through innovative software solutions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will leverage your expertise in Golang to develop high-quality backend services and APIs that are essential to our operations.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of high-quality backend services and APIs primarily using Go (Golang).
• Author backend code aligned with internal standards and architectural guidance to ensure maintainability and scalability.
• Design, build, and evolve APIs and service integrations that consume and process data from various platforms.
• Develop, maintain, and update automated tests for backend services as functionality evolves.
• Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions with engineering and product teams.
• Architect and maintain scalable services intended for deployment in Kubernetes environments.
• Monitor backend services and API performance in production and non-production environments.
• Continuously learn about new backend tools, platforms, and technologies.

Requirements

• 3+ years of production experience specifically using Go (Golang) to build APIs.
• Strong proficiency with Kubernetes, including containerization and orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with GCP (Google Cloud Platform), particularly with data-centric services like Pub/Sub and BigQuery.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including SDLCs, coding standards, and testing.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong emphasis on backend focus.
• Advanced communication skills to support team problem solving.
• Ability to distill complex backend and API concepts for team discussions.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Change Data Capture (CDC) frameworks, like Debezium.
• Experience providing technical guidance and support to other engineers.
• Proven ability to advance technical discussions and contribute to positive communication.

What We Offer

• A culture that values your contributions and recognizes you as a teammate.
• Flexible working arrangements, allowing you to work remotely or from an Applied Systems office.
• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Holiday and vacation time, along with health and wellness days.
• A bonus day for your birthday to celebrate you!