Senior / Staff Backend Engineer, Golang

Aescape

Senior Backend Engineer developing scalable APIs in Go for Aescape's innovative recovery technology. Collaborating with teams to enhance system performance and backend architecture.

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ETLGoPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement scalable, robust APIs in Golang that power our main applications.
Enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation across the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in both development and production environments.
Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic planning for our backend ecosystem.
Be diligent, curious, and take complete ownership of your code end-to-end with a clear sense of urgency.
Leverage data-driven insights to refine system performance and functionality.
Drive data-informed decisions by leveraging analytics to refine system performance.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to shape innovative features.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated workplace proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, or similar).
Degree in-or experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering.
Strong understanding of database design and modeling (e.g., PostgreSQL).
Proven track record developing scalable systems and RESTful services.
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
Understanding of automated testing, deployment processes, and tools.
Bias toward action - iteratively creating solutions and deploying to production frequently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work hybrid in our NYC office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us.
401k with up to a 4% company match.
Flexible paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Working late? Dinner is on us.
Super interesting, challenging-but-tractable technical problems to solve.
We’ll grow together—your personal and professional growth are equally important.
An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement.
Competitive salary + bonus.

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Hard Skills & Tools

GolangPythondatabase designmodelingPostgreSQLscalable systemsRESTful servicesdata pipelinesETL processesautomated testing

Soft Skills

ownershipcuriositysense of urgencycollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeComputer ScienceEngineering