Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop new backend functionality using Go as the primary programming language
• Migrate business logic from legacy PHP monoliths to Go-based services
• Ensure the stability, performance, and reliability of production systems
• Contribute to infrastructure improvements including CI/CD and observability
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
• Conduct code reviews focusing on best practices and maintainability

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development
• Commercial experience with Go (Golang)
• Experience working with PHP (preferably Symfony or Laravel)
• Strong understanding of idiomatic Go patterns and application design
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Experience with asynchronous messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or SQS)
• Experience with caching and in-memory data stores like Redis
• Exposure to Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and production troubleshooting
• Experience working with Linux and Docker
• Ability to write and maintain unit tests

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience migrating from PHP monoliths to Go services
• Experience building and operating distributed systems and high-load services
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Knowledge of Clean Architecture, Hexagonal Architecture, and DDD

About the Company

BetterMe is a global wellness ecosystem empowering millions to become better physically, mentally, and emotionally through digital products.