Software Engineer (Go Development)

Position Overview

As a member of the Enterprise Product Development Team, a Software Engineer develops, tests, implements, and maintains proprietary business system platforms for Empyrean and our clients. This engineer is responsible for troubleshooting system issues, contributing to system design, and identifying opportunities to improve backend performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within agile development team sprints with deliverables and demonstration of results
• Participate in design meetings to create logical, innovative solutions to complex problems
• Share existing and acquired skills with team members through formal and informal mentoring
• Design, develop, test, implement, and maintain core backend services and business logic using Go
• Write unit and integration tests based on system requirements
• Understand internet and distributed client/server architectures
• Understand relational database design, query optimization, and migration processes
• Recognize and escalate delivery risks as needed
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to ensure system compatibility and integration
• Interact with stakeholders to support cross-functional development efforts
• Ensure proper documentation of standard procedures and technical decisions
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software design patterns and backend architecture principles
• Proficiency in Go (Golang) and experience with backend service development
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Pulumi, Terraform) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Familiarity with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), including complex queries and schema design
• Experience working in modern CI/CD environments is a plus
• Experience with development methodologies, e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to writing secure, maintainable, and performant code
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a multi-tasking environment
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of experience in computer science, engineering, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience as a software developer, with 2+ years using Go
• Experience with REST web services

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in benefit program administration; knowledge of Health and Welfare processes a plus