Backend Software Engineer, Golang

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 40M+ trades a day and 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for 1M+ clients worldwide.Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.Why this role mattersWe are looking for a Backend Software Engineer, Golang to join the core team developing a new corporate social-media-style portal that will serve as the central communication and engagement hub for employees. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining a scalable backend platform based on Go microservices and event-driven architecture.This role involves end-to-end ownership of backend services — from architecture and implementation to performance, reliability, and production operations. You will collaborate closely with Product, Frontend, DevOps, and QA to ship high-quality features in an iterative and fast-paced environment.The role is based in our Limassol office, Cyprus. In case of relocation, we offer full relocation support for you and your family to make your move smooth and worry-free.What you'll actually doDesign, develop, and maintain backend services using Go, including APIs, business logic, and data flowsWork with event-driven architecture (Kafka/NATS or similar) to ensure reliable communication between servicesContribute to the overall system architecture, service contracts, and data modelsBuild integrations with internal and third-party systems (e.g., SSO/Okta, HRIS, email/push notifications, media storage)Ensure services are secure, performant, observable, and easy to operate in productionWork in an agile team, participate in planning, estimation, and continuous product improvementWho We’re Looking For5+ years of backend engineering experience, including 3+ years with Go in productionStrong understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and microservicesExperience with Go frameworks, tooling, and idiomatic code practicesProficiency with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Familiarity with event-driven systems and message brokers (Kafka, NATS, SNS/SQS, or similar)Advanced knowledge of unit and integration testing Strong communication, ownership mindset, and ability to work independentlyNice to have:Experience building secure, scalable, and high-availability services in the cloud (preferably AWS)Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelinesExperience with video or media processing at scale (storage, transcoding, streaming optimization)Knowledge of authentication & authorization patterns (OAuth2, OIDC, RBAC)Experience with caching and search technologies (e.g., Redis, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch)Experience with observability stack (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)Familiarity with API design standards (gRPC, GraphQL, OpenAPI)Experience with performance optimization, load testing, and resilience patternsPrior experience in building social-network-like or content-centric platformsWhat We Offer Along The WayCompetitive salary and annual performance bonusFull relocation support for you and your family — flights, housing, visas, and legal assistance includedTop-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mindUnlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership developmentEducation allowance covering school and kindergarten fees21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leaveEmployee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones“Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company-wide offsites that raise the barEmployee share scheme — grow with usBranded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parkingFree in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skisAccess to a Corporate doctorExclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local servicesExpat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemptionSupport with the naturalisation process for relocated employeesAt Exness, we know that changing jobs - and changing countries - is a big step. That’s why relocation with Exness is different. We make it smooth, supported, and truly life-changing.What Your Journey Looks LikeIntro call with Recruiter (30 minutes)English check (for non-native English speakers)Tech interview & Live-coding (90 minutes)Behavioural interview (60 minutes)What it's like hereCurious about what working at Exness really looks like? Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.We share the real Exness experience - our people, ideas, moments, and everything in between.Sounds like you? Apply.Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.