Senior Golang Developer

Summary

Join NearForm as a Senior Golang Developer in Brazil for a 12-month contract (with potential extension) and play a key role in developing and iterating on shared tools used across multiple teams. You will design and build cloud-based applications using Golang, support system development and maintenance, assist in defining structured practices, design data storage solutions, optimize application performance, gather user feedback, and collaborate with internal and client teams. This role requires proficiency in English, 5+ years of software engineering experience in an enterprise and agile environment, deep Golang experience, and expertise in related technologies. NearForm offers remote work, flexible hours, a wellness hub with resources and support, and a focus on work/life balance.

Requirements

• Proficient communication in English (oral and written) and excellent communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in professional software engineering in an enterprise and agile environment
• Deep understanding of server-side code, with extensive experience developing in Golang
• Experience with gRPC Protobufs
• Experience with complex PostgreSQL query creation and performance optimization
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs & two-way syncing
• Experience with cloud technologies

Responsibilities

• Designing & building cloud-based applications using server-side technologies including Golang
• Supporting system design, development and maintenance and take responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions
• Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery
• Collaborating with internal and client teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Finance and Decentralised finance (DeFi)

Benefits

• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving NearFormers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a NearForm advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy