GOlang Developer (Enterprise Solutions Unit)

at  SEMrush

Hi there!
We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance.
As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining the backbone of our applications. You will work with a dedicated team within a larger unit, focusing on building robust microservices and APIs that integrate seamlessly with other services to provide a smooth user experience. Your expertise in Golang, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines will be essential in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our backend systems.
You will have the opportunity to conduct code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes. Your problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be key to your success in this role.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience programming in GOlang.
• Strong understanding of Golang, including concurrency, performance optimization, and package management.
• Proficient in deploying, managing, and troubleshooting applications in Kubernetes.
• Competent in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficient in designing and implementing microservices.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including best practices for security and performance.
• Effective communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively within a team.
• Proficient in SQL with experience in writing complex queries and optimizing database performance; skilled in PostgreSQL, including index design and management for efficient data retrieval and storage.

• Developing and maintaining microservices and APIs.
• Conducting thorough code reviews and providing constructive feedback.
• Ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Managing deployments and troubleshooting issues in Kubernetes.
• Setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines in GitLab.
• Contributing to improving the codebase and development processes.
• Responsible for writing SQL queries and optimizing database performance, particularly in PostgreSQL. Manages setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and efficient index design for data retrieval.