Senior Go Engineer (f/m/x)
Role Overview
This senior-level role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using Go and microservices architecture, including creating CLI applications and APIs with Protocol Buffers and GraphQL. You'll work in a dynamic team to optimize codebases, implement load balancing and fault tolerance, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate services with frontend and CLI tools. The hire will directly impact the Mondoo Platform's policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality, helping teams assess and remediate security findings.
Perks & Benefits
This is a fully remote position, offering flexibility in location with reasonable on-call hours on a rotating basis. The role includes opportunities for career growth through participation in RFC processes, community event representation, and collaboration in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment. Benefits likely include a supportive culture focused on technical excellence and developer empathy, with typical remote tech job perks such as professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Mondoo is creating a new way that helps companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world. We believe that core engineers who have both technical excellence and empathy to the developer experience will help our customers take action against attackers.
Your impact
You will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform including our policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality. You will be helping teams to assess, scope, prioritize, triage and remediate security findings.
Key responsibilities
We're seeking a skilled Go (Golang) Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using microservices architecture, as well as creating robust command-line interface (CLI) applications.
Design and implement efficient, scalable backend services using Go
Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
Create and enhance command-line interface (CLI) applications for terminal use
Design and implement APIs using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL for efficient inter-service communication
Participate actively in our RFC (Request for Comments) process for system design and architecture decisions
Optimize existing codebases for improved performance and reliability
Implement systems for load balancing, fault tolerance, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications and CLI tools
Develop robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions
Ensure seamless user experience across backend services and CLI applications
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
Be on call during reasonable hours on a rotating basis
Represent Mondoo at community events as preferred
Required qualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional experience in backend development using Go
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience in developing command-line interface (CLI) applications
Proficiency in Protocol Buffers and GraphQL API design and implementation
Experience with SQL
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of version control systems (preferably Git)
Strong written and communication skills with proven fluency in English
Excellent ability to articulate complex technical concepts and participate effectively in the RFC process
Preferred qualifications
Experience with event-driven architectures
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with gRPC
Contributions to open-source Go projects
Experience with cross-platform development for CLI applications
Previous experience participating in or leading RFC processes
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