Are you ready to love what you do at work? At webook.com, we are all about making a difference, transforming lives, and working with a team that disrupts the ordinary. We are Saudi Arabia's #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, excelling in technology, features, and agility, surpassing half a billion in sales. We are also part of the Super-tech Group, which includes UXBERT Labs, a leading digital and user experience design agency, and Kafu Games, MENA's largest esports tournament platform.
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As a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Golang, you will focus on developing our backend systems with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and maintainability. You will collaborate with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to build innovative backend solutions that power our services. This role requires high technical proficiency and a solid understanding of creating reliable, secure, and efficient software systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement robust backend services and APIs using Golang, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Lead code reviews and enhance coding standards and development practices for backend development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, design system architecture, and define APIs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while optimizing existing systems for improved performance and security.
- Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of learning and innovation within the team.
- Stay up-to-date with new technologies and trends in backend development to integrate beneficial innovations.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional backend development experience, particularly in Golang.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
Requirements:
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of cloud services (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure).
- Experience with message brokering services like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.
- Familiarity with network protocols and standards (HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, Websockets).
- Experience in building high-performance real-time systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (Scrum, Jira).
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required; additional languages may be beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative environment where you can grow and make a real impact. If you're looking to contribute to a high-performance team, webook.com is the right place for you!
