Senior Backend 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 Senior Backend Developer, you will be at the forefront of our backend development efforts, leading complex projects and ensuring the highest standards of code quality and performance. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the architecture and design of our backend systems, with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and security. Your expertise in Golang, SQL, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines will be crucial in driving our development processes and enabling seamless integration and deployment of new features.
You will also be a key mentor and leader within the team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Your advanced knowledge in data integration and microservices will enable you to tackle challenging technical issues and drive innovative solutions. We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about backend development.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience in a backend programming environment (Go, Java, Python, C#, etc.) with at least 2 years of experience in Go.
• Expert in Golang with a deep understanding of advanced concepts and performance tuning.
• Mastery in deploying, scaling, and managing applications in Kubernetes.
• Expertise in creating and managing robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Mastery in microservices architecture, design patterns, and implementation.
• Expert in designing high-performance, secure, and scalable APIs.
• Excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Strong leadership skills, able to lead a team and manage projects.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, able to tackle the most challenging issues.
• Good understanding of SQL, preferably PostgreSQL, and database design.
• Experienced in mentoring and developing other developers.

• Leading the development of complex features and projects.

Ensuring the overall quality and performance of the backend codebase.

• Establishing and enforcing coding standards and best practices.
• Leading code reviews and fostering a culture of quality.
• Designing and maintaining comprehensive CI/CD pipelines.
• Handling and resolving critical incidents and providing post-mortem analysis.
• Mentoring mid-level and junior developers, providing guidance and support.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives for the development process and codebase.