Senior Backend Engineer

RAPIDFORT

Senior Backend Engineer developing scalable microservices using Go at RapidFort, Inc. Collaborating with teams to ensure efficient deployment and performance.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoGoogle Cloud PlatformKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable backend microservices using Go
Collaborate with product managers and front-end teams to define API specifications
Ensure services are deployed, monitored, and scaled efficiently in a Kubernetes environment
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues
Drive continuous improvement in development processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience in backend software development
Strong expertise in Go (Golang)
Proven ability to work with large-scale, distributed systems
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) for deployment, monitoring, and scaling
Experience designing, developing, and deploying RESTful APIs
Familiarity with event-driven architectures and streaming data processing
Strong debugging & problem-solving skills in real-world scenarios

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) retirement plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development and training support
Performance-based bonuses (if applicable)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Gobackend software developmentRESTful APIscloud platformsKubernetesevent-driven architecturesstreaming data processingdebuggingproblem-solving

Soft Skills

collaborationcontinuous improvement