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Go Engineer - Remote (East Coast)

Remote from the East Coast - Full-time

Mondoo is creating a new way that helps companies keep their users and data safe from hackers around the world. We believe that core engineers who have both technical excellence and empathy to the developer experience will help our customers take action against attackers.

Your impact
You will have a direct impact on the Mondoo Platform including our policy engine, resources, scale, and multi-region functionality. You will be helping teams to assess, scope, prioritize, triage and remediate security findings.

Key responsibilities

We're seeking a skilled Go (Golang) Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend systems using microservices architecture, as well as creating robust command-line interface (CLI) applications.

Design and implement efficient, scalable backend services using Go
Knowledge of Core Linux Kernel Concepts, Linux Event Handling Mechanisms and Linux
Debugging and Tracing Tools, especially eBPF
Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
Create and enhance command-line interface (CLI) applications for terminal use
Design and implement APIs using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL for efficient inter-service communication
Participate actively in our RFC (Request for Comments) process for system design and architecture decisions
Optimize existing codebases for improved performance and reliability
Implement systems for load balancing, fault tolerance, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications and CLI tools
Develop robust error handling, logging, and monitoring solutions
Ensure seamless user experience across backend services and CLI applications
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices and coding standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments
Be on call during reasonable hours on a rotating basis
Represent Mondoo at community events as preferred

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
3+ years of professional experience in backend development using Go
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Experience in developing command-line interface (CLI) applications
Proficiency in Protocol Buffers and GraphQL API design and implementation
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Solid understanding of version control systems (preferably Git)
Strong written and communication skills with proven fluency in English
Excellent ability to articulate complex technical concepts and participate effectively in the RFC process

Preferred qualifications

Experience with event-driven architectures
Experience with gRPC
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Contributions to open-source Go projects
Experience with cross-platform development for CLI applications
Previous experience participating in or leading RFC processes

Benefits:

Competitive salary and Healthcare Reimbursement.
401k contribution

Application Process
As part of your application, please share links to your GitHub/GitLab repositories or a portfolio of projects that demonstrate your experience with Go, backend development, and relevant technologies. This will help us better understand your practical skills and coding style.If you're passionate about Go development, building robust, scalable microservices-based backend systems, CLI applications, participating in collaborative design processes, and engaging with the tech community, we'd love to hear from you!

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$105000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Go Engineer - Remote (East Coast), Mondoo

Are you a talented Go Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join the Mondoo team, where we're on a mission to enhance digital security for our users and their data. As a Go Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing high-performance, scalable backend systems, working primarily with microservices architecture. Your day-to-day will involve developing command-line interface (CLI) applications, ensuring seamless communication between services using Protocol Buffers and GraphQL, and participating actively in the RFC process for system design decisions. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with frontend applications, while also optimizing existing codebases for reliability and performance. At Mondoo, we value both technical excellence and empathy for the developer experience. That’s why we're looking for someone with a strong understanding of Linux, experience in debugging and tracing tools, and a firm grasp of backend development with Go. If you have at least 3 years of experience, a relevant degree, and a passion for building robust systems, we want to hear from you! Join us in representing Mondoo at community events and engaging with developers to share knowledge and promote best practices. Let’s build something amazing together!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Go Engineer - Remote (East Coast) Role at Mondoo

What are the key responsibilities of a Go Engineer at Mondoo?

As a Go Engineer at Mondoo, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems, creating command-line interface (CLI) applications, and implementing APIs for efficient inter-service communication. You will participate in the RFC process for architectural decisions and optimize existing codebases for improved performance.