The Role
Lead design and implementation of secure, scalable backend systems using Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, Redis, and PostgreSQL. Architect event-driven microservices, optimize databases and caching, participate in 24x7 on-call rotation, and mentor junior engineers.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be a key contributor to our software development team, driving technical excellence and architectural decisions. Your deep understanding of Go (Golang), Kafka, Kubernetes (K8s), Redis, and PostgreSQL will be critical in shaping our systems.
Responsibilities:- Lead the design and implementation of complex software solutions.
- Design and implement solutions that are foundationally secure.
- Architect and optimize Kafka-based event-driven systems.
- Provide technical leadership in Kubernetes deployments and microservices architecture.
- Optimize Redis for performance, scalability, and fault tolerance.
- Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema, queries, and indexing strategies.
- Build and Run the software. Be part of the 24x7 on-call roaster.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years of professional development experience.
- Expertise in Go (Golang) and Kafka.
- Understanding of advanced programming design patterns.
- Understanding of advanced programming principles and when/how to use them.
- Capability to teach and demonstrate writing clean and maintainable code.
- Proficiency in Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
- In-depth knowledge of Redis and PostgreSQL.
- Proficiency with high scalability and high availability systems
Benefits
- Freedom of work
- Work-life balance
- Free meals and use of gym
- Opportunities for promotion
- Competitive salary
- Pay raise
- Start-up environment
- Multi-cultural and Agile work environment
- Diversified use of technology
Why join Angkas?
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Expertise in Go (Golang)
- Expertise in Kafka and architecting Kafka-based event-driven systems
- Proficiency with Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration and deployments
- In-depth knowledge of Redis and optimizing it for performance and fault tolerance
- In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL including schema design, queries, and indexing
- Understanding of advanced programming design patterns and principles
- Capability to teach and demonstrate writing clean, maintainable code; mentoring experience
- Experience building high scalability and high availability systems
- Willingness to participate in 24x7 on-call rotation and run production systems
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The Company
What We Do
Angkas is a Philippine-based motorcycle ride-hailing and delivery platform that provides inclusive mobility and logistics solutions to help navigate urban traffic.
