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.