Tech Stack

GoGraphQLKubernetes

About the role

Role Overview

Senior Backend Software Engineer at Effodio, a remote, full-time position focused on designing, building, and optimizing the application analytics platform using Go, GraphQL, Kubernetes, and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development: Lead the design and implementation of new backend features and platform enhancements with high standards for code quality, performance, scalability, and maintainability
Hands-on Coding: Write efficient, well-structured, and documented code in Go; participate across the full software development lifecycle from architecture through deployment
Kubernetes & Cloud Integration: Develop and operate containerized services using Kubernetes; leverage cloud services to improve scalability and reliability
Cloud & Network Architecture: Design backend services with understanding of cloud networking fundamentals including service-to-service communication, traffic routing, security boundaries, and scalability
Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks; apply best practices for high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery
Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with product managers, data scientists, and engineers; mentor junior engineers and lead complex technical initiatives across multiple teams
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and deliver scalable solutions to maintain platform stability

Required Qualifications

7+ years of software engineering experience with strong focus on backend development
Proven experience designing and building large-scale, production-grade systems
Proficiency in Go or demonstrated ability to learn new languages quickly
Practical and/or conceptual understanding of Kubernetes
Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform
Strong knowledge of system architecture and design patterns including microservices and distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud networking concepts (VPCs, service connectivity, access control, secure communication)
Demonstrated ability to optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
Strong collaboration skills and experience working in distributed, cross-functional teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-Have

Master's degree or higher in Computer Science or related field
Familiarity with additional relevant technologies

About Effodio, Inc.

Effodio is a cloud analytics platform company founded by veterans from Google and Arista that uses modern distributed systems, cloud-native technologies, and real-time analytics to deliver actionable insights for application and infrastructure optimization.