Senior Backend Software Engineer [Golang]
About Flash
Flash is an early-stage Cairo-based fintech aiming to support our society’s financial well-being, one person at a time.
Flash has raised a $6M seed round from leading international investors and is approved by the Central Bank of Egypt in partnership with Banque Misr.
Our founding team has deep local and international experience working at top consumer-facing technology companies.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior backend Engineer to join our dynamic team, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining our software solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to deliver high-quality software that meets our customers' needs.
Responsibilities
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical leadership, code reviews, and best practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, well-architected code.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient software applications using Golang and related technologies.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks and architectural improvements to optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of our software systems.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Golang and related technologies, bringing new ideas and insights to the team.
- Contribute to the improvement of software development processes and methodologies, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical discussions to foster a collaborative and learning-oriented culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Engineering, computer science, or equivalent
- Proven experience of at least 4 years in software engineering.
- Strong understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures using Golang.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, and proficiency in writing efficient database queries and designing schemas.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Passion for learning and staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in software engineering.
What We Offer
A collaborative and dynamic work environment!
- The chance to work on exciting projects to innovate in the fintech industry.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Social and medical insurance coverage.
- Monthly credit to use at your disposal on our app.