Contract Golang Software Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Contract Golang Software Engineer based in Romania.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll join a client-facing engineering team delivering innovative digital products and scalable backend <solutions.You>’ll use Go to build reliable, resilient, and high-performing services in modern cloud environments.The role offers the opportunity to work across APIs, SaaS platforms, distributed systems, infrastructure, and deployment <practices.You>’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers and contribute to pragmatic technical decisions that create measurable business <value.You>’ll work in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where curiosity, ownership, communication, and continuous learning are highly <valued.You>’ll also be encouraged to use AI and emerging technologies thoughtfully to improve your effectiveness and engineering impact.This is a 6-month B2B contract, with potential for extension, and is open to candidates based in Europe.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, resilient, and fault-tolerant backend services, primarily using Go.
• Build and evolve APIs, backend applications, and SaaS platforms that deliver lasting value.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of distributed systems and modern cloud-based solutions.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud to build and operate reliable services.
• Apply modern infrastructure and deployment practices, including Docker, containers, and Kubernetes.
• Develop robust testing strategies across the software lifecycle, including TDD, integration testing, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, stakeholders, and client teams to translate business needs into pragmatic technical solutions.
• Evaluate and adopt AI tools and emerging technologies where they can meaningfully improve engineering productivity and outcomes.
• Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture built around continuous improvement, inclusion, transparency, and shared success.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in backend software engineering, with Go/Golang as a primary or preferred programming language.
• Hands-on experience designing and building APIs, backend services, and SaaS platforms.
• Experience working with at least one major cloud environment, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, modern infrastructure, and scalable software architecture.
• Practical experience with Docker, containers, Kubernetes, and modern deployment practices.
• Strong knowledge of software testing strategies, including TDD, throughout the development lifecycle.
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization is highly valuable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a pragmatic approach to technical decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-motivated, detail-oriented approach and a genuine commitment to continuous learning.
• Comfortable working collaboratively in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
• Willingness to use sound judgment when evaluating AI tools and emerging technologies.
• Strong commitment to diversity, fairness, inclusion, and ethical ways of working.
• Ability to operate through a limited company or equivalent business entity (e.g., LLC, LDA, Sp. z o.o., SRL), as this is a B2B contract engagement.

Benefits

• 6-month contract with potential for extension.
• Fully remote-first working environment within Europe.
• Flexible working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on innovative products and challenging engineering projects across different industries.
• Exposure to modern cloud, distributed systems, infrastructure, and software engineering practices.
• Opportunity to grow your technical expertise while working alongside experienced engineering professionals.
• Collaborative environment that values curiosity, continuous development, inclusion, honesty, and ethical decision-making.
• Opportunity to use AI and emerging technologies to increase your impact as an engineer.
• A culture focused on building strong relationships, inspiring solutions, and winning together.