Back End Developer in LATIN AMERICA

**To apply, kindly submit your resume in English. Please note that any other format will not be considered.**

Who we are:

Kajae is a premium staff augmentation company that connects top global talents to thriving US companies and clients offering fully remote opportunities. Our team hails from over 15 different countries, with the majority coming from the Philippines and Latin America. We pride ourselves on our tight-knit culture and strong bonds, despite working remotely across diverse timezones.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary. Receive your pay in USD!
• 100% fully remote work setup. Work from home or work from anywhere in the world— forever! Eliminate the hassles of commuting and be around family more without missing out on life’s biggest moments.
• Healthy work-life balance. There’s nothing we prioritize more. We do regular check-ins with the team for the first few months to provide support and work advice. We also make sure you are working with only the best clients and a healthy work environment.
• Health Insurance. Covered after the third month of the contract.
• Mental Health Support Program. We have an in-house mental health professional to make sure our team members have all the support they need.
• Referral Bonuses. Earn up to USD 100 for every successful candidate you refer (because you'll want to tell your friends!)
• Fun virtual events. We have monthly virtual events where everyone gets together, plays fun games, and celebrates special holidays, with many opportunities to win cash and exciting prizes.
• Kajae Spotlight Bonus. With stellar performance comes the Kajae Spotlight cash bonus!
• We have a tribe! Get the chance to engage with the whole team on our social platform and earn coins along the way. Bid on some of our crazy auctions and get the chance to win prizes like Airpods, Apple Watch, Starbucks gift cards, shopping or experience vouchers, and more!
• Continuing Education. 100% free courses are offered through our university partners in the US to earn academic credits for Master’s or Graduate Degree programs.
• All-Expense Paid Summits.You can earn your way to our annual summit as a reward for your outstanding performance and tenure. The last three summits were held in Palawan, Philippines, Cusco, Peru (we saw Machu Picchu together!), and Punta Cana.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Golang, MySQL, AWS ECS, and Websockets to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend development, API design, and real-time communication systems. If you are passionate about building high-performance, scalable backend solutions and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Go (Golang) code.
• Implement and optimize MySQL database interactions, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Work with Protocol Buffers for serializing structured data efficiently.
• Deploy and manage applications on AWS ECS, utilizing Docker containers to streamline development and deployment.
• Develop RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end components and external services.
• Implement real-time communication services using Websockets for enhanced user interaction.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness while identifying and resolving bottlenecks and bugs.
• Maintain high-quality coding standards, ensure best practices, and contribute to process automation.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of proven experience as a Golang Developer with expertise in backend development.
• Strong understanding of MySQL database management and optimization.
• Solid experience working with Protocol Buffers.
• Proficiency in AWS ECS and managing Docker containers.
• Hands-on experience in developing RESTful APIs and real-time communication systems using Websockets.
• Familiarity with concurrent programming, generics, and other advanced Golang features.
• Proficient in Git for code versioning and collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.