Senior Golang Engineer

Summary

Join Third Eye Software as a Senior Golang Engineer and contribute to the development of backend APIs for scalable, high-impact systems. This fully remote, W-2 contract position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on clean code, thoughtful architecture, and problem-solving. You will work with cutting-edge tooling and contribute to core business platforms. The role requires 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, 3+ years with Golang, and expertise in building scalable APIs. Experience in cloud-native environments (ideally GCP) and familiarity with monitoring tools are also essential. The position offers competitive hourly pay ($63-$70/hr) with potential for long-term growth.

Requirements

• Reside within the continental U.S. while working
• This is a W-2 only, fully remote contract opportunity (no C2C)
• No work authorization sponsorship is offered
• Work standard Eastern Time business hours (full-time)
• Be exclusively dedicated to this role (no concurrent job engagements)
• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, ideally in a large-scale enterprise environment
• 3+ years of hands-on expertise with Golang, particularly in building scalable, production-grade APIs
• Comfortable working from an API spec and translating contracts into maintainable, well-structured code
• Experience in cloud-native environments, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Familiarity with Cloud Run and GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
• Exposure to service-level monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, SLOs/SLIs, error tracking)
• Strong grasp of backend system architecture and modern development best practices
• Self-starter mindset - takes initiative, asks smart questions, and keeps momentum even when facing blockers
• Effective communicator who works well on remote teams and contributes positively to team culture

Responsibilities

• Develop backend APIs for scalable, high-impact systems
• Translate API specifications into maintainable, well-structured code
• Work in cloud-native environments, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Utilize service-level monitoring and observability tools (e.g., Grafana, SLOs/SLIs, error tracking)
• Contribute positively to team culture and work effectively on remote teams
• Maintain and improve existing backend systems
• Collaborate with other engineers to design and implement new features

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with React and frontend development (not required, but helpful long-term)

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical / dental / vision insurance options (50% employer-paid premiums)
• 401K option (after 1 year of employment)
• Profit sharing
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Fully remote / Employer-provided equipment