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Backend Engineer (Cloud)

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled backend engineer to join our team. Our primary backend stack is Go, and Go experience is strongly desired. However, we are also open to engineers with a strong background in any statically typed backend language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Rust, C#) eager to develop in a Go-based environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build and optimize distributed cloud systems for processing retail analytics data at scale.
  • Work with Go (strongly desired)—our primary language—or transition into Go from another statically typed backend language.
  • Participate in our Follow-the-Sun operations and rolling on-call schedules (no night shifts).
  • Maintain and improve our cloud services on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging technologies like Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Kafka, PubSub, RabbitMQ.
  • Support our Continuous Deployment pipeline, using Terraform/Puppet for infrastructure automation.
  • Thrive in a maker’s culture with minimal meetings and overhead, focusing on solving meaningful problems.

Who You Are:

  • Strong in at least one of Go (strongly desired), Java, Kotlin, Rust, C#.
  • Several years of backend or backend-like development experience.
  • Proficient in spoken English.

Bonus Points For:

  • Production experience with Cassandra, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Terraform, Puppet, etc.
  • Experience with continuous deployment or working in a Kanban environment.
  • Previous work in DevOps or infrastructure automation.

 

Why RetailNext?

We revolutionize retail with data-driven insights using IoT and cloud analytics. Operating in 100+ countries, we help retailers optimize shopper experiences.

What’s It Like to Work Here?

  • Remote-First Hybrid: Work anywhere + office access.

  • 90-Day Work Anywhere: Work from anywhere for 90 days yearly.

  • Autonomy & Growth: Flexible schedules, ownership, career investment.

  • Customer Obsessed: Everything we do is for our clients.

Perks & Benefits

  • Best Self Allowance: Annual stipend for personal growth.

  • Recharge Days: Monthly company-wide day off.

  • Career Growth: We invest in you.

 

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