Backend Golang Developer

The DEUS Initiative We're a team of curious minds who believe technology should serve people. Our mission is to unlock the potential of AI for humanity through solutions that are not just innovative, but also ethical and impactful . We're driven by a desire to simply make things better . Our name is inspired by deus ex machina , not because we think we’re gods, but because we design AI that steps in to support, solve, and serve . DEUS also stands for what we do best: D ata | E ngineering | U ser Experience | S trategy With offices in Amsterdam, Porto, and A Coruña, we collaborate on international projects that challenge us to think deeply, build with care, and design for human good. Will you be part of what comes next? ⚜️ About You This role is a great fit if you have: Solid experience as a Backend Developer , especially with building APIs using GoLang . Python  experience is a plus. Experience with SQL databases (mainly PostgreSQL) ; NoSQL experience is a plus. Solid experience with building scalable event-driven architectures, leveraging Kafka for reliable data pipelines. Experience defining and implementing APIs with GraphQL . A solid  understanding of containers (Docker) . Experience deploying production applications (e.g. AWS, Azure); deployment experience with Kubernetes is highly desirable . Solid knowledge of modern coding, testing, debugging, and automation techniques.  Experience using Clean Code architecture is highly desirable. The ability to design an efficient software architecture and implement it. A mindset grounded in our values: Integrity, Curiosity, Creation, and Collaboration . Bonus points if you have: Experience with AI in general , OpenAI APIs, machine learning etc. Experience with Serverless functions, Azure Functions etc . Previous experience on build or buy common reusable components to make it easier to build applications, promotion of reuse and extension wherever is possible. Comfortable with InnerSource best practices and Open Source usage . Are comfortable with custom charts, common notification systems, infrastructure automation, authorization service, data discovery / index, container registry, bastion hosts, alerting frameworks, observability tools (like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, etc.) . ⚜️ What You’ll Be Doing Implement backend solutions using Golang. Work closely with other teams and individuals to plan, coordinate, and seek feedback. Setup and improve CI pipelines . Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting. Work with the business to gather requirements and specifications. Use infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker, Helm charts . Automate mundane tasks so more time can be spent on the fun stuff. Like working in a team, sharing knowledge, mentoring the juniors. (…and there’s always space to explore what excites you.)⚜️ What You’ll Experience Community: Join a friendly multicultural team that loves to connect, through regular social events, activities, and our yearly company retreat, Pantheon. Flexibility: We encourage a hybrid setup, but there are no mandatory office days. You decide when to come in and how to manage your time. Growth: We support your development with a €1000 annual learning budget, dedicated mentorship, and a clear growth framework. We do annual reviews to recognize your growth and make sure your salary reflects it. Well-being: Benefit from health insurance, flexible benefits, extra vacation days with tenure, and regular check-ins to support your well-being. Purpose: Drive real impact and take ownership of meaningful projects with global clients. ⚜️ A Place Where You Belong At DEUS, we are deeply committed to building an environment where you can truly be your authentic self. We celebrate diversity in every dimension, fostering an atmosphere where every individual feels valued and respected. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We maintain a clear 'no assholes' policy , applying to both our team and our clients, ensuring a respectful and positive dynamic for all. We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process . So please let us know how we can best support you on the application form. Apply now if this sounds like a fit. We’d love to meet you.