66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.
At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.
66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.
Overview of Role:We are looking for a heavy-hitting Backend Engineer specialized in Go (Golang) to join our engineering team immediately. This is a "hit the ground running" role—you will be expected to contribute production-ready code within your first week. You will focus on building high-performance, distributed systems and scalable APIs.
Roles & Responsibility:Expertise in Go: 4+ years of professional experience building microservices and backend systems specifically with Golang.
Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels) and building scalable, fault-tolerant architectures.
API Design: Deep experience with gRPC, Protocol Buffers, and RESTful API design.
Data Layer: Proficiency with PostgreSQL or MySQL, and caching layers like Redis.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, EC2, RDS) and Docker/Kubernetes.
Testing: Commitment to writing robust unit and integration tests.
Immediate Delivery: Tackle a backlog of high-priority features and system optimizations from Day 1.
Microservices Development: Architect and implement performant backend services that can handle high-throughput traffic.
System Monitoring: Integrate logging and monitoring (Prometheus/Grafana) to ensure 99.9% uptime.
Collaboration: Participate in rapid-fire standups and provide technical clarity on backend architecture.
Immediate Availability: You must be able to complete onboarding and start work within 48 hours.
US-Based: Must be currently located in the US and authorized to work (Contract).
Work Ethic: Ability to work a consistent 40-hour week with a high degree of autonomy.
Communication: Excellent technical communication skills for a fast-paced, remote environment.
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.
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At 66degrees, we specialize in helping businesses across all industries modernize through cloud adoption to achieve data-driven transformation. As a pure play Google Cloud partner, our team of experts leverages the latest Google Cloud technologies and best practices to create customized solutions for each client.
We offer comprehensive advisory, implementation, and managed services to support our clients throughout their cloud journey. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our partnership with our clients. We prioritize staying up-to-date with the latest cloud technologies and trends through training and certification. By enabling businesses to harness the power of data, we help them make informed decisions, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.
