Backend Engineer

What You’ll Do

• Write readable/testable/efficient code in Go (Golang).
• Build deep expertise in our technology stack to deliver new features, improve system stability, and increase overall performance.
• Partner with engineering and product leaders on developing the Lightning product while using your experience to set the technical direction for large projects.
• Evaluate, strengthen, and document technical architecture, tools, and processes.
• Maintain software quality, implement automation, drive continuous delivery, and reduce time to production while proactively reducing technical debt.
• Mentor and coach engineers on system design, operating in high uncertainty, and problem-solving to create a supportive, inclusive environment where each engineer can grow.

What You’ll Need

• Extensive experience writing efficient, maintainable code in Go. Familiarity with best practices in testing, readability, and optimization is essential.
• Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems, with experience building and scaling APIs, CLI tools, billing systems, and security protocols. Exposure to frontend frameworks is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and designing systems that are reliable, performant, and scalable. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to take ownership of key features and drive end-to-end development
• Commitment to software quality, test automation, and continuous delivery. Experience proactively managing technical debt and speeding up time to production.
• Hands-on experience as a backend or product engineer in a SaaS technology company
• Communication and collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers
• Ability to operate in high uncertainty and rapidly changing environments