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Software Engineer, Backend (Golang)

Unlock employer Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted: 20 Jan 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

The company is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. Our products enable users and builders to trade, hold, and track digital assets—providing self-custody, comprehensive security, and an intuitive user experience essential for unlocking the potential of true crypto ownership. Our protocols and APIs serve as core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.

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As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing backend services and APIs using Golang. You'll engage in the full development lifecycle and collaborate closely with product managers, DevOps engineers, and front-end developers.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
  • Participate in the full application lifecycle: coding, debugging, maintaining.
  • Troubleshoot and debug backend systems effectively.
  • Implement automated unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests, and design test cases.
  • Set up and maintain monitoring with tools like Grafana, Kibana, or similar by leveraging custom Prometheus data.
  • Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and resource efficiency.
  • Conduct code profiling and apply performance improvements.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in Golang backend development.
  • Extensive knowledge of the sync package and Golang context.
  • Experience building and testing services with mocked external APIs.
  • Deep understanding of Golang fundamentals including memory model, goroutines, channels, and profiling.
  • Confident in writing maintainable, well-tested backend code.
  • Familiarity with observability and monitoring best practices.
  • Strong command of English (written and spoken).

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Uber FX.
  • Familiarity with AWS or other cloud platforms.
  • Knowledge of TypeScript.
  • DevOps exposure: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines.
  • Understanding of high-performance or scalable system architecture.

Why You'll Love Working with Us:

  • Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
  • Open to new ideas — if you've got a vision, pitch it and make it happen.
  • Enjoy competitive pay matching your skills and experience.
  • Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi.
  • Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days.
  • Full compensation for work gear — we’ll set you up for success.
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