Software Engineer GO

Wakacje.pl, a prominent player in the travel industry and a member of a substantial international holding, is seeking a skilled Software Engineer with a focus on Golang to join their remote team. This opportunity is ideal for an individual passionate about building and enhancing backend systems that underpin a leading travel agency's operations. You'll be contributing to a vibrant development environment where innovation and quality are paramount.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer at Wakacje.pl, you will play a crucial role in the development and maintenance of sophisticated backend services, with Golang as your primary tool. Your work will directly impact the functionality and performance of the platform, ensuring seamless integrations with various tour operator partners. This position offers the chance to be at the forefront of technological advancements within the travel sector, contributing to a product used by many.

The core of your responsibilities will involve crafting robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the technical direction of new features, from conceptualisation through to deployment. This involves not just writing code, but also actively participating in the architectural design process, ensuring that the systems built are not only functional but also maintainable and performant in the long run.

Your day-to-day contributions will be diverse and impactful. You will be responsible for:

• Developing and maintaining high-quality backend services using Golang, ensuring their reliability and scalability.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, to translate requirements into technical solutions and deliver new features.
• Focusing on enhancing the overall quality, performance, and stability of the existing codebase.
• Optimising backend services for high performance and responsiveness, ensuring a smooth user experience for the frontend applications.
• Actively participating in code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and adhering to established coding standards to maintain code integrity.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

What They're Looking For

To excel in this role, candidates should possess a solid foundation in backend development, with a specific and proven proficiency in Golang. A strong grasp of API design principles and architectural patterns is essential, as you will be working on critical integration points. Experience with cloud services and modern deployment strategies is also highly valued, reflecting the need for adaptable and scalable infrastructure.

Furthermore, Wakacje.pl is looking for an individual who can thrive in a remote working environment. This means demonstrating the ability to work autonomously, manage your time effectively, and take ownership of your tasks. Equally important is the capacity to collaborate seamlessly with a distributed team, contributing to a positive and productive team dynamic. Good communication skills in English are necessary for clear and effective interaction within the international team.

In South Africa, software engineering roles, particularly those involving sought-after languages like Go, can offer competitive remuneration, often ranging from R40,000 to R70,000 per month or more for experienced professionals, depending on the company, specific skills, and level of seniority. The tech landscape is diverse, with many local and international companies employing remote developers. Opportunities for growth typically involve progressing to senior engineering positions, technical leadership roles, or specialisation in specific areas of software development.

• Proven experience with Golang and backend development.
• Strong understanding of API design and architecture.
• Experience with cloud services and deployment strategies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills in English.