
Backend Engineer – Golang
Luxor Technology
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: China
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About the role
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services using Golang
- Build and operate high-concurrency, long-lived network services that support large-scale connections
- Contribute to system architecture with a focus on high availability, scalability, and fault tolerance
- Analyze and optimize system performance, latency, and resource utilization in production environments
- Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot services running on Kubernetes (K8s)
- Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure high code quality and operational reliability
- Write and maintain technical documentation for system design, deployment, and operational workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support and evolve Luxor’s core services
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field is preferred
- 3+ years of backend engineering experience (Golang).
- Strong proficiency in Golang, with good coding standards and an emphasis on maintainability and engineering quality
- Hands-on experience building high-concurrency, long-lived network services (e.g., TCP services, real-time systems, gateways, proxies).
- Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes (K8s), including containerized deployments, resource management, rolling updates, and service discovery.
- Good understanding of data structures and performance optimization techniques.
- Comfortable working in Linux environments, with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose system-level issues.
- Proven interest and experience in building high-availability, scalable distributed systems
- Strong documentation and code review habits, with the ability to clearly communicate technical designs and trade-offs.
- Reading and writing proficiency in English for technical documentation and asynchronous collaboration.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Golangbackend engineeringhigh-concurrency servicesnetwork servicessystem architectureperformance optimizationtechnical documentationdata structuresLinux troubleshootingdistributed systems
Soft Skills
code reviewcommunicationcollaborationdocumentationproblem-solvingattention to detailoperational reliabilityengineering qualitydesign discussionsmaintainability
Certifications
bachelor’s degree in computer sciencebachelor’s degree in software engineeringrelated field degree