Software Engineer Backend Golang

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets - with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.

So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team.

Location: We prioritise candidates who are based in Dubai then consider those working remotely in one of our European Hub Locations (UK, Spain or Germany).

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising backend services and APIs using Golang. Youll participate in the full development lifecycle and work closely with product managers, DevOps engineers, and front-end developers.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Participate in the full application lifecycle: coding, debugging, maintaining
• Troubleshoot and debug backend systems effectively
• Implement automated unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests
• Design test cases
• Set up and maintain monitoring with tools like Grafana, Kibana, or similar by leveraging and using custom prometheus data
• Optimise applications for speed, scalability, and resource efficiency
• Conduct code profiling and apply performance improvements
  
  
  

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in Golang backend development
• Extensive knowledge about sync package and Golang context
• Experience building and testing services with mocked external APIs
• Deep understanding of Golang fundamentals: memory model, goroutines, channels, profiling
• Confident writing maintainable, well-tested backend code
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring best practices
• Strong command of English (written and spoken)
  
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Usage of uber fx
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
• TypeScript
• DevOps exposure: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with high-performance or scalable system architecture
  
  
  

Why youll love working with us

• Join a young, creative team in a fast-paced and supportive environment
• We’re open to new ideas — if you’ve got a vision, pitch it and make it happen
• Enjoy competitive pay that matches your skills and experience
• Be part of a company that’s shaping the future of DeFi
• Take time when you need it — we offer unlimited vacation days
• Get fully compensated for your work gear — we’ll set you up for success
  
  
  

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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