Software Engineer - Go Specialist

Description

**Software Engineer (Go / Golang Backend) – Cybersecurity Platform \| Remote****Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours **About the Role** At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a **Software Engineer (Go / Golang Backend)** to help build and scale the backend infrastructure powering a modern cybersecurity platform. This is not a basic CRUD application role. You’ll work on: * high\-scale backend systems * real\-time security data processing * distributed systems * complex third\-party integrations * event\-driven architectures * scalable APIs and data pipelines If you enjoy solving infrastructure and backend engineering challenges at scale, this role is a strong fit. **What You’ll Own****Backend Engineering (Go / APIs)*** Build backend services using: * + Go (Golang) * Design and maintain: * + REST APIs + internal microservices * Handle: * + authentication flows + API rate limiting + retry logic + fault tolerance + error handling * Build scalable and maintainable backend systems **Third\-Party Integrations*** Build integrations across 100\+ enterprise systems * Work with: * + OAuth + webhooks + external APIs * Ensure: * + reliability + observability + scalability + integration stability * Troubleshoot and improve integration performance **Event\-Driven Systems \& Data Pipelines*** Design event\-driven architectures for security data processing * Build systems for: * + data ingestion + transformation + enrichment * Work with: * + asynchronous processing + messaging systems + distributed workflows **Data Architecture \& Databases*** Design scalable, multi\-tenant backend systems * Work heavily with: * + PostgreSQL * Handle: * + schema design + complex queries + indexing + performance optimization + data modeling for analytics and operational systems **Cloud Infrastructure \& Observability*** Deploy and manage services across: * + Google Cloud Platform (preferred) + AWS + Azure * Work with: * + scalable compute + managed storage + messaging systems * Implement: * + monitoring + logging + observability + reliability improvements **Collaboration \& Platform Evolution*** Collaborate with: * + Product teams + Security teams + Engineering stakeholders * Contribute to: * + architecture decisions + technical design reviews + infrastructure improvements + platform scalability * Support AI\-powered security workflows and automation initiatives **What Makes You a Strong Fit*** You enjoy backend engineering more than frontend/UI work * You’ve built scalable systems and integrations before * You care about: * + clean architecture + long\-term maintainability + reliability + performance * You take ownership and move quickly in fast\-paced environments * You enjoy solving complex technical problems **Requirements (Must\-Have)****Engineering Experience*** Strong backend engineering experience * Proficiency in: * + Go (preferred) + OR Python / Java / TypeScript with willingness to learn Go * Experience building APIs and distributed backend systems **Databases \& Infrastructure*** Strong experience with: * + relational databases + PostgreSQL preferred * Experience with: * + cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) * Familiarity with: * + APIs + webhooks + authentication systems + async processing **Communication \& Ownership*** Strong problem\-solving ability * Ownership mindset and ability to work independently * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Comfortable collaborating across technical and non\-technical teams **Nice to Have*** Experience with: * + OAuth + event\-driven systems + messaging queues + distributed architectures * Exposure to: * + cybersecurity platforms + SIEM tools + identity management tools + endpoint security tools * Startup or high\-growth environment experience * Interest in: * + AI systems + LLM\-powered workflows + applied AI infrastructure **Tools \& Technologies*** Go (Golang) * PostgreSQL * REST APIs * OAuth / Webhooks * GCP / AWS / Azure * Messaging systems * Monitoring \& observability tools **What a Typical Day Looks Like*** Build and ship backend services in Go * Design integrations with external systems * Debug production issues and improve reliability * Optimize APIs, pipelines, and database queries * Collaborate on architecture and scalability decisions * Improve observability and infrastructure performance **In short:** You build the backend infrastructure that powers high\-scale cybersecurity data processing and integrations. **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs)*** Backend reliability and uptime * API performance and scalability * Successful processing of high\-volume data * Reduction in integration failures * Contribution to platform stability and maintainability * Speed and quality of technical execution **Why This Role Stands Out*** Work on real distributed systems and backend infrastructure * High\-impact engineering role within cybersecurity and data systems * Exposure to: * + integrations + scalable architectures + event\-driven systems + AI\-powered workflows * Opportunity to grow into: * + Senior Backend Engineer + Platform Engineer + Systems Architect + Infrastructure Lead * Fully remote environment with strong technical ownership **Interview Process*** Initial Phone Screen * Technical Interview * Practical Assessment (API / backend task) * Cross\-Functional Interview * Offer \& Onboarding **Apply Now** If you: * enjoy backend systems more than frontend work * like solving complex integration and infrastructure problems * want to build scalable systems used in cybersecurity environments * thrive in engineering\-heavy, high\-impact environments this is a strong opportunity to work on modern backend infrastructure at scale.