Backend Software Engineer -Golang

About this role

The New York Times is seeking a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Golang to join their Reflections team, which is dedicated to personalizing user experiences with the Times' journalism. The role involves collaborating with a diverse team to design and maintain backend services, primarily focusing on developing scalable APIs.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new features
• Design and build backend services in Go, including REST or GraphQL APIs
• Improve Go-based services and integrate with databases and cloud systems
• Participate in technical discussions and architectural decisions
• Provide production support during on-call rotations
• Contribute to improving internal team processes

What they're looking for

• 3+ years experience with Go (Golang)
• Experience with SQL or NoSQL databases
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or GCP
• Familiarity with Agile development practices
• Knowledge of GraphQL
• Familiarity with containers like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD practices
• Understanding of caching and content delivery

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