Software Engineer - Backend (GO)
Who we are: We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens.
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Software Engineer - Backend (GO) at Sardine in Remote (Canada). UpJobz keeps this listing high-signal for applicants targeting serious high-tech roles across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Who we are: We are a leader in fraud prevention and AML compliance. Our platform uses device intelligence, behavior biometrics, machine learning, and AI to stop fraud before it happens.
Day-to-day expectations
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- Architect & Build: Design and implement high-performance, scalable microservices using Go . You will build the foundation that other teams rely on.
- Optimize Core Systems: Analyze and improve the efficiency of our infrastructure. You will identify and solve deep performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and network issues.
- Standardize Best Practices: Help define architectural patterns for database usage, API design, and cloud infrastructure.
- Infrastructure-as-Code: Work closely with Cloud environments (AWS/GCP) to ensure our platform is resilient, secure, and automated.
- Experience: 2–3+ years of commercial backend development experience.
- Go Expertise: You have a deep understanding of Go, including concurrency primitives (goroutines/channels), memory management, and runtime behaviour.
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- Generous compensation in cash and equity
- Early exercise for all options, including pre-vested
- Work from anywhere: Remote-first Culture
- Flexible paid time off and Year-end break
- Health insurance, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents - US and Canada specific
- 4% matching in 401k / RRSP - US and Canada specific
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