Job Description:
Software Engineer (Backend Golang) Palo Alto,CA
Up to: $70/Hourly
Refer & Earn $1000 View Referral Details
client that is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) - Distributed Systems in Palo Alto, CA. Are you passionate about building highly scalable, reliable systems that power complex business operations? We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on developing next-generation distributed systems and backend services. Summary: In this role, you will work on large-scale applications, microservices, and event-driven architectures that support mission-critical platforms. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, solve challenging technical problems, and help design systems that handle high volumes of data and traffic with performance and reliability in mind. Duties:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang
Build and enhance distributed systems and microservices
Develop REST and gRPC APIs that support critical business applications
Improve system performance, reliability, observability, and scalability
Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning
Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions
Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software
Strong experience developing backend applications with Go (Golang)
Hands-on experience with distributed systems
Experience building and supporting microservices architectures
Strong understanding of REST APIs, messaging systems, and scalable application design
Experience with Kafka, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable software
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with C#, Java, or C++
Experience with Elasticsearch or ClickHouse
Familiarity with gRPC and event-driven architectures
Python development experience
Experience optimizing high-throughput, large-scale systems