Backend Architect - Golang

3 мес. назад

EstoniaEuropeLeadRemote

golangarchitecturedistributed systemsvpncode reviewscalability

Lead backend architecture and development in Golang for a cybersecurity platform serving millions of users.

Обязанности

We're seeking a hands-on VPN Backend Architect (Golang) to lead our backend team while spending 70% of your time writing Golang code. You'll set technical direction for our backend platform serving millions of users, guide an engineering team, and own architecture decisions for distributed services that must be fast, reliable, and secure at scale.
This role suits someone who wants to design secure, scalable systems and write the code that runs them. 
Define and evolve the architecture of our backend platform serving connections from millions of users
Design and build highly available distributed services in Golang while setting technical direction on scalability, reliability, and performance targets  
Lead code reviews and champion testing discipline, clean architecture, and engineering best practices across the team
Partner with the SDK team to integrate client features cleanly into backend systems and deliver end-to-end functionality
Mentor engineers and grow the technical depth of the team while collaborating with security, infrastructure, and product teams
Drive the team to meet performance targets and ship reliable products that protect users at scale

Требования

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
8+ years of backend engineering & architecture experience with 5+ years in Golang
Proven track record designing and operating distributed systems at scale with deep understanding of networking protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS)
Hands-on experience with VPN protocols (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec), tunneling, NAT traversal, and low-latency networking
Production experience on AWS (EC2, EKS, S3, Aurora/RDS) with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and strong Linux development background
Working knowledge of cryptography fundamentals, threat modeling methodologies, secure coding practices, and strong API design skills

Будет плюсом

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Network performance tuning and optimization experience with knowledge of Python and Java
Experience with NoSQL databases and familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)

Другое

Point Wild helps customers monitor, manage, and protect against the risks associated with their identities and personal information in a digital world. Backed by WndrCo, Warburg Pincus and General Catalyst, Point Wild is dedicated to creating the world’s most comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading cybersecurity solutions. Our vision is to become THE go-to resource for every cyber protection need individuals may face - today and in the future. 
Join us for the ride!
Solve real customer problems . Point Wild’s point solutions allow consumers to address their immediate cyber protection needs. Our mandate is to continuously anticipate our customers’ evolving digital security needs to create best-in-class solutions aimed at keeping them safe.
See your impact. We are a scrappy, nimble organization where individual contributions are needed and valued. You will see your impact every day.
Accelerate your career.  As we expand, you will have the opportunity to learn new technologies, products, and markets in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Most importantly, you’ll get to work with other talented people at a company where people matter. If you want to put your fingerprint on an organization and leapfrog your growth, this is the place for you.
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