Job Overview
Job TitleGolang Backend Developer
Job TypeContractor
Offered Salary$80,000
LocationRemote
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Job Description
Golang Backend Developer
Join our customer's team as an experienced Backend Developer specializing in Go. In this high-impact, remote role, you'll design, implement, and continually improve robust backend APIs while collaborating with cutting-edge AI research. You'll help test and shape the next generation of developer tools alongside a high-caliber engineering group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and optimize REST and GraphQL endpoints for scalable APIs.
- Drive data validation, error handling, and security best practices within backend services.
- Plan and execute database migrations, optimizations, and schema changes as needed.
- Actively test new AI-powered models in Cursor, providing actionable feedback via incident reports, bug traces, and screenshots.
- Participate in 4-day intensive testing bursts, exploring how AI models impact real coding workflows.
- Engage thoughtfully with the research team in a dedicated Slack channel to discuss findings and propose improvements.
- Submit detailed post-burst surveys, delivering insights on model performance and developer experience.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a backend developer, with strong expertise in Go (Golang).
- Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
- Advanced understanding of backend data validation, error handling, and API security.
- Hands-on experience with database migrations, performance tuning, and schema design.
- Extensive use of AI tools for coding; familiarity with Cursor is highly desirable.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for clear incident and bug reporting.
- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, confidential, and collaborative remote environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Visible contributions to open source (e.g., GitHub stars or contributions).
- Experience designing or evaluating experimental tooling and developer workflows.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI advancements in software development.
Key skills/competency
- Golang
- Backend Development
- API Design
- REST
- GraphQL
- Database Migrations
- Data Validation
- API Security
- AI Tools
- Remote Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Micro1
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your Go, API development, and AI tool experience.
- Showcase your communication: Emphasize clear bug reporting and collaboration skills.
- Demonstrate AI familiarity: Mention any experience with coding AI tools like Cursor.
- Prepare for remote work: Discuss your ability to work independently and collaborate effectively online.
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