Senior Backend Engineer, Go

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. Own your modules and services from architecture through deployment .

Posted 10/11/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySenior💰 €4,000 - €10,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Go programming, including concurrency and service architecture, while effectively designing and optimizing data-processing pipelines. Possesses strong skills in REST API design and database management, with a focus on scalability and maintainability.

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Go ProgrammingPostgreSQL Schema DesignREST API DesignWeb Scraping TechniquesGit and CI/CD Workflows

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Hard Skills

Go ProgrammingPostgreSQLREST API DesignWeb ScrapingGitCI/CDKafkaClickHouseNext.jsTypeScript

Soft Skills

Systems ThinkingIndependently LearningSimplifying Code

Tools & Technologies

GrafanaLinuxAI Tools

Industry Keywords

E-commerceAmazon FBA

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GrafanaJavaScriptKafkaLinuxNext.jsPostgresTypeScriptGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own your modules and services from architecture through deployment
Develop new features, optimize existing systems, and drive scalability
Work directly with the CTO on priorities and technical direction
Design and operate data-processing pipelines for millions of product records
Conduct code reviews and help shape engineering standards
Take on an Engineering Lead role over time

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of Go in production, including concurrency, worker patterns, and service architecture
PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization
REST API design, including JWT, OAuth, API keys, and middleware
Web scraping, including TLS fingerprinting, proxy management, and anti-bot strategies
Git, CI/CD, and multi-repository workflows
Kafka or event streaming is a plus
ClickHouse or analytics databases is a plus
Operations fundamentals, including Grafana, monitoring, and Linux, are a plus
E-commerce/Amazon FBA domain knowledge is a plus
Basic knowledge of Next.js/TypeScript is a plus
Systems thinking with a focus on edge cases, scalability, and maintainability
Simplify existing code and avoid unnecessary complexity
Actively use AI tools and continuously improve workflows
Independently learn new tools, patterns, and domain knowledge

Benefits

Comp & perks

Brand-new, cozy office in the heart of Sülz, Cologne
Work directly with the founders—with short communication lines and fast decisions
Genuine ownership instead of micromanagement
Opportunity to progress into an Engineering Lead role
30 days of vacation
The latest MacBook Pro and any equipment you need
€1,200 remote-working budget
Urban Sports membership
Co-working space membership
Team retreats twice a year
A team that considers AI an integral part of its daily work
No endless application process; quick feedback and no cover letter required