Design, implement, and maintain services that support BigCommerce APIs, prioritizing performance, reliability, and scalability

Develop internal tools to streamline workflows and improve the productivity of API-focused teams

Diagnose and address production challenges while contributing to the stability and performance of the platform

Document workflows, architectural decisions, and best practices to support API infrastructure development

Collaborate with teams across US and EU time zones to ensure smooth execution and alignment on objectives

Promote and enforce high standards for code quality, testing methodologies, and maintainability

Research and incorporate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to enhance project outcomes

Support the modernization, scalability, and extensibility of API architecture

Partner with technical stakeholders to align on goals and influence product development strategies

Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth while ensuring project success

At least 3 years of professional experience in software development, focusing on Golang

Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and maintainable architectures

Strong understanding of HTTP, RESTful API principles, and API standards

Hands-on experience with SQL databases, including schema design and query optimization, with expertise in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, as well as familiarity with NoSQL solutions

Proficiency with Git version control, including advanced workflows like rebasing and resolving conflicts

Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration test coverage

Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems in scalable systems

Experience effectively collaborating with distributed teams and independently managing full project lifecycles

Strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on incident resolution and ensuring system reliability

Experience contributing to technical roadmaps and providing guidance to stakeholders on technology strategies

Dedication to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Fluent in English (B2 or higher), with the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences

Experience with tools and frameworks such as gRPC, GraphQL, MCP, RabbitMQ, Redis, Docker, or CircleCI

Familiarity with observability tools like Kibana, Prometheus, Grafana, or Lightstep

Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience with issue tracking systems like Jira

Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Amazon Web Services (AWS) for deploying and scaling applications

Knowledge of additional programming languages like JavaScript (Node.js), Scala, PHP, or Ruby, demonstrating flexibility across technology ecosystems