Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (AI/Go)
Key Skills: Go, Python, LLMs, RAG, MCP, Microservices, Kubernetes, Docker, GCP, REST APIs
Experience: +7 YOE.
Location: Costa Rica
Mode: Remote.
We at Coforge are hiring Senior Software Engineer (AI/Go) (#19693) with the following skill set.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and deliver scalable AI-centric software systems with a focus on backend engineering, distributed systems, and intelligent automation capabilities.
- Drive the implementation of agentic AI solutions to identify vulnerabilities, automate penetration testing workflows, optimize operational processes, and improve threat intelligence capabilities.
- Own end-to-end software delivery from ideation to production deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization while promoting engineering excellence and SDLC best practices.
- Lead technical discussions, mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-enabled capabilities into enterprise systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent practical experience.
- 7+ years of experience in backend software engineering and distributed systems development.
- Strong hands-on experience with AI technologies including LLMs, RAG, MCP, and AI-driven application development.
- Expert-level proficiency in Go (4+ years) and strong practical experience with Python.
- Strong experience building scalable microservices architectures, REST APIs, gRPC services, and distributed backend systems.
- Experience with unit testing, BDD testing methodologies, and software quality engineering practices.
- Strong understanding of token optimization, LLM cost optimization strategies, and scalable AI workload implementation.
- Hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging technologies such as Kafka or Google Pub/Sub.
- Strong expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (GCP preferred), and containerized deployments.
- Deep understanding of relational and NoSQL databases, Agile methodologies, and collaborative software engineering practices.
- Familiarity with UML, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and software architecture modeling.
- Experience in cybersecurity, offensive security tools, or AI-enabled security platforms.
- Experience working in fast-paced startup or high-growth environments.
- Experience scaling cloud-native microservices and AI-enabled distributed systems.
Posted On: 14-05-2026
At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 7+ years of experience in backend software engineering
- Expert-level proficiency in Go (4+ years)
- Strong practical experience with Python
- Strong experience with microservices architectures
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
What We Do
Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and backed by renowned private equity firms Advent International and Warburg Pincus, Encora is the preferred technology modernization and innovation partner to some of the world’s leading enterprise companies. It provides award-winning digital engineering services including Product Engineering & Development, Cloud Services, Quality Engineering, DevSecOps, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience, Cybersecurity, and AI & LLM Engineering. Encora's deep cluster vertical capabilities extend across diverse industries, including HiTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail & CPG, Energy & Utilities, Banking Financial Services & Insurance, Travel, Hospitality & Logistics, Telecom & Media, Automotive, and other specialized industries. With over 9,000 associates in 47+ offices and delivery centers across the U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia, Encora delivers nearshore agility to clients anywhere in the world, coupled with expertise at scale in India. Encora’s Cloud-first, Data-first, AI-first approach enables clients to create differentiated enterprise value through technology
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