Lead Software Engineer (Go & AWS)

Software Country is a technology company focused on providing software development services to clients worldwide. Our tech knowledge coupled with our deep industry expertise is what allows us to create effective high-quality solutions. We have been helping enterprises scale engineering capacity and deliver efficient software since 1993.

We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead) in a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale.

Project: Optimizing AI Performance through Human-in-the-Loop Integration

This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship.

​​​Required experience and skills

• 7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems
• Strong expertise in Go (Golang)
• Solid experience working with AWS
• Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling
• Hands-on experience operating production systems, including on-call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance
• Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams
• English level: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

Our Tech Stack

• Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript
• Backend: Go, Python
• Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL
• CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions
• Observability: New Relic
• Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP

Responsibilities

• Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures
• Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go
• Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability
• Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation
• Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability
• Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions
• Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions
• Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs
• Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed
• Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows
• Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support

Our offer as your future employer

• Flexible work schedule.
• Remote work from any location (except Russia and Belarus).
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Medical insurance.
• Relocation bonus for candidates when moving.