We are searching for an exceptionally talented Lead Backend Developer with a specialization in Go to join our dynamic engineering team.
Our client is committed to revolutionizing affordable healthcare access by offering economical solutions for prescription drugs, focused on enhancing individual well-being. The successful applicant will be instrumental in broadening service offerings, transitioning products from conception to market alongside multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic, supportive setting.
We accept CVs in English only.

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Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with customers to swiftly address their needs
• Develop and maintain a strong testing framework for unit and automation evaluations
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient services
• Work with various departments to analyze the technical repercussions of design decisions
• Engage in code reviews to uphold high coding standards and promote knowledge exchange
• Lead the creation of technical proposals and the execution of proof of concepts
• Champion engineering excellence by advocating advanced engineering standards
• Ensure operational excellence by comprehensive testing, monitoring systems, script documentation, and providing on-call support

• Proficiency in Go with a minimum of 4 years of experience
• Background in software development with cumulative experience exceeding 5 years
• Skills in utilizing gRPC
• Expertise in developing, deploying, and managing both web and microservices in the cloud (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
• Attention to detail coupled with a passion for code quality, best practices, continuous delivery, and automated testing
• Flexibility to utilize various programming tools as project needs dictate
• Competency to interact directly with customers independently
• Proficiency in English at a B2 level or above

• Understanding of GraphQL
• Qualifications in TypeScript
• Skills in managing Redis as a data structure store
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks
• Understanding of Contentful for modern content management

• Learning Culture - We want you to be the best version of yourself, that is why we offer unlimited access to learning platforms, a wide range of internal courses, and all the knowledge you need to grow professionally
• Health Coverage - Health and wellness are important, that is why we have you and up to four family members in a premiere health plan. We have a couple of options, so you can choose what is best for you and your family
• Visual Benefit - Seeing your work for us would be a sight for sore eyes. We want your vision to always be at 100% which is why we offer up to $200.000 COP for any visual health expenses
• Life Insurance Plan - We have partnered with MetLife to offer a full-coverage Ife insurance plan. So, your family is covered, even if you are gone
• Medical Leave Coverage - We are one of the few companies that cover 100% of your medical leave, for up to 90 days. Your health is the most important thing to us
• Professional Growth Opportunities - We have designed a highly competitive and complete development process, where you will have all the tools to get where you have always wanted to be, personally and professionally
• Stock Option Purchase Plan - As an EPAMer you can be more than just an employee, you will also have the opportunity to purchase stock at a reduced price and become a part owner of our organization
• Additional Income - Besides your regular salary, you will also have the chance to earn extra income by referring talent, being a technical interviewer, and many more ways
• Community Benefit - You will be part of a worldwide community of over 50,000 employees, where you can learn, challenge yourself, stand out, and share your knowledge and experience with multicultural teams!