Lead Backend Developer in Golang

We are seeking an experienced Lead Backend Developer in Go who is passionate about developing scalable applications to join our results-driven engineering team.
Our goal is to make healthcare more accessible and affordable by helping people save money on essential prescription drugs. This role requires robust technical skills, the ability to work cooperatively, and a strong commitment to collective growth and excellence.

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Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate with customers and promptly address their needs
• Develop and maintain a robust testing environment for both unit and automated assessments
• Design and manage high-performance services that scale well
• Collaborate extensively across different teams to finalize well-rounded design decisions
• Ensure high-quality code through comprehensive reviews
• Generate and evaluate technical design proposals and proofs of concept
• Advocate for best practices in engineering to enhance the team's standards
• Maintain operational excellence through vigilant testing, monitoring, documentation, and providing on-call support

Requirements

• Background in software development for at least 5 years
• Proficiency in Go with at least 3 years of experience
• 1+ years of relevant leadership experience
• Skills in gRPC and familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Significant expertise in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based web services, notably on AWS
• Competency in enhancing code quality, championing best practices, ensuring continuous delivery, and endorsing automated testing
• Flexibility to adapt to various tools and technologies necessary for different projects
• Capability to operate independently when interacting with customers
• English proficiency at a B2 level or higher

Nice to have

• Familiarity with using Datadog for effective monitoring and analytics
• Understanding of GraphQL to optimize data querying
• Proficiency in TypeScript for building scalable front-end applications
• Knowledge of Redis as a data structure store
• Capability in Python for backend scripting and further development tasks

We offer

• Career plan and real growth opportunities
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• International Mobility Plan within 25 countries
• Constant training, mentoring, online corporate courses, eLearning and more
• English classes with a certified teacher
• Support for employee's initiatives (Algorithms club, toastmasters, agile club and more)
• Enjoyable working environment (Gaming room, napping area, amenities, events, sport teams and more)
• Flexible work schedule and dress code
• Collaborate in a multicultural environment and share best practices from around the globe
• Hired directly by EPAM & 100% under payroll
• Law benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 25% vacation bonus)
• Major medical expenses insurance: Life, Major medical expenses with dental & visual coverage (for the employee and direct family members)
• 13 % employee savings fund, capped to the law limit
• Grocery coupons
• 30 days December bonus
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 12 vacations days plus 4 floating days
• Official Mexican holidays, plus 5 extra holidays (Maundry Thursday and Friday, November 2nd, December 24th & 31st)
• Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet bills

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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