Backend Golang Developer

Full-Time
Fully_Remote
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, Brazil

Summary of the Role

We are looking for a Senior / Staff Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale high-performance backend systems and microservices. We need an autonomous engineer who can write clear technical specs, make solid architecture decisions, and take end-to-end ownership of features.

Desired Skills

  • English Proficiency: B2 English level or above (strong verbal and written communication).
  • Availability: Full-time availability.
  • Experience: 7+ years of professional backend development experience.
  • Core Stack: Strong hands-on experience with Golang (5+ years). 
  • Distributed Systems: Solid understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous workflows.
  • Databases: Hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
  • Cloud & Containers: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and major cloud providers (AWS or GCP).

Responsibilities

  • Backend Development: Build and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Golang.
  • System Design: Architect reliable, asynchronous, and event-driven distributed systems.
  • API Design: Define and implement robust APIs using REST, gRPC, or async messaging.
  • Data Management: Work with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) to ensure efficient data modeling and persistence.
  • Technical Ownership: Write clear design documentation before coding and collaborate with product/tech teams on requirements.
  • Cloud & Operations: Support deployment and orchestration of services on cloud platforms using Docker and Kubernetes.

Nice-to-Haves 

  • Billing & Payments: Experience with billing engines, payment gateways (e.g., Stripe), or accounting integrations.
  • Logistics & Supply Chain: Familiarity with order routing, supply chain, or fulfillment workflows.
  • Event-Driven & Cloud Native: Hands-on experience with asynchronous messaging (AWS SQS/Kafka) and AWS Lambda.
  • Frontend Knowledge: Basic familiarity with Vue.js or modern JS frameworks.
  • Mentorship: Track record of mentoring junior engineers and writing technical specs.

Who You Are

  • First-Principles Thinker: Analytical problem solver who enjoys tackling non-standard infrastructure and complex backend challenges.
  • Autonomous & Accountable: Comfortable navigating architectural ambiguity and taking full ownership of features with minimal guidance.
  • Documentation-First Mindset: Sees the value in writing clear text-based technical documentation and RFCs before jumping into code.

Some benefits: 

  • 🏢 Offices in some cities 
  • 🖥️ 100% remote work
  • ⌚ Full-time schedule, flexible according to objectives
  • 🏖️PTO & holidays
  • ⚕️Medical insurance

About Howdy

Howdy.com, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, helps US companies who want to hire, manage, and retain their teams in Latin America (LatAm) directly but need help with multinational logistics, contracts, compliance, and culture. Companies that use Howdy.com get the best talent available in LatAm and gain access to an entire network and a thriving community of professionals who are changing the world. By partnering with Howdy.com, companies can expand their physical presence into some of the fastest-growing economies in LatAm.

Howdy.com is a member of Y Combinator and has garnered significant support from prominent investors, including Greycroft and Obvious Ventures. The company raised over $20 million in a series A venture capital round.

Our core values

#1 Sports Team: At Howdy, we win together. From players to support, everyone is vital to our success. We hire for excellence, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement. We collaborate, seek advice, and actively contribute to Howdy's victories.

Altruism: Demonstrating altruism involves prioritizing the team and assuming the best in others. We communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and extend grace. Altruism is selfless service, focusing on supporting our players and team growth.

Curiosity: Being curious at Howdy means having the willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas. We question existing beliefs, embrace humility, and see curiosity as our superpower. Demonstrating curiosity involves researching unfamiliar tasks, asking questions to understand the full picture, and seeking better ways to complete routine tasks.

Have Spirit: Having spirit at Howdy is about celebrating wins, building a sense of community, and bringing positivity. Demonstrating spirit involves attending events, getting to know teammates, participating in challenges, and proudly wearing the Howdy swag. Simply put, it's about bringing a super-fan spirit to work every day.