Golang Developer (Fintech sphere)

Locations

Bulgaria / Georgia / Lithuania / Moldova / Poland / Romania

Company Background

Our client is a financial technology company that provides a user-friendly platform for individuals to diversify their retirement portfolios by investing in alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, real estate, loans, and cryptocurrencies. Their self-directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) platform simplifies investment processes and offers a wide range of options through partnerships with multiple investment platforms.

Project Description

The project involves designing, developing, and maintaining Golang-based microservices as part of a modernization initiative. The development team is responsible for migrating PHP and Elixir components to a scalable Golang microservices architecture, improving system performance, maintainability, and reliability. Additional responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving defects in existing PHP components and implementing RESTful APIs to support applications and integrations.

Technologies

• Golang
• Authentication Mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, SSO)
• Microservices Architecture
• PHP
• Erlang/Elixir
• Next.js
• React
• React Native

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Golang microservices;
• Migrate legacy PHP components to Golang-based microservices as needed;
• Migrate Elixir components to Golang-based microservices as needed;
• Troubleshoot and resolve defects in existing PHP components to ensure system stability;
• Design and implement RESTful APIs to support various applications and integrations;
• Estimate development effort for sprint tasks and ensure timely delivery;
• Collaborate with the team to achieve sprint goals and contribute to overall success;
• Actively participate in Agile sprint ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, etc.);

Job Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in software development;
• Proficiency in Golang with experience designing and developing scalable microservices;
• Experience with PHP and Elixir will be a plus for migration and troubleshooting tasks;
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and API design best practices;
• Strong problem-solving skills to debug and resolve defects in legacy components;
• Experience working in Agile environments, including sprint planning and estimation;
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders;
• English proficiency from B1+ for effective communication in an international team;

What Do We Offer

The global benefits package includes:

• Technical and non-technical training for professional and personal growth;
• Internal conferences and meetups to learn from industry experts;
• Support and mentorship from an experienced employee to help you professional grow and development;
• Internal startup incubator;
• Health insurance;
• English courses;
• Sports activities to promote a healthy lifestyle;
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid opportunities;
• Referral program for bringing in new talent;
• Work anniversary program and additional vacation days.