Senior Backend Engineer (Go)

At least 5 years of experience building microservices heavy backend systems and APIs for internal applications on a cloud environment (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure) Advanced proficiency with Go Experience building and scaling backend systems and designing enterprise scale APIs for external and internal applications Excellent communication skills with ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, or ECS Experience with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, CDK)

Build the backbone of Underdog’s data ecosystem—design and deploy internal APIs and workflows. Create robust, scalable microservices to serve real-time, high-volume data needs. Own greenfield projects that shape the future of our business—architecting backend systems. Partner cross-functionally with engineers, product owners, and data scientists. Safeguard system reliability by building smart monitoring, alerting, and logging tools. Drive impactful technical initiatives from start to finish. Champion engineering excellence by leading code reviews, sharing best practices, and helping level up the team through mentorship and feedback.