Go-developer (RCML)

Social Discovery Group (SDG) is the 3rd largest social discovery company in the world, uniting 60+ brands with 500 million users. We solve the problems of loneliness, isolation, and disconnection by transforming virtual intimacy into the new normal. Our portfolio includes online communication platforms focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming - Dating.com, DateMyAge, Cupid Media, Dil Mil, Kiseki, and others. 

SDG invests in IT startups around the world. Our investments include Open AI, Patreon, Flo, Clubhouse, Woebot, Flure, Astry, Coursera, Academia.edu, and many others.

We bring together a team of like-minded people and IT professionals specializing in the creation and development of globally impactful social discovery products. Our international team of 1200 professionals and digital nomads works all over the world. 

Our teams of digital nomads work remotely from Cyprus, Malta, the USA, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Montenegro, Poland, Latvia, Serbia, Spain, Portugal, UAE, Israel, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and many other locations. 

In August 2024, we achieved Great Place to Work US Certification™! This achievement reflects our core belief that a truly exceptional workplace is built on trust, pride, and camaraderie—not just great perks.

We are looking for a skilled GO Developer with expertise in Go and Python to join our team. You will play a pivotal role in developing, maintaining, and optimizing high-load, real-time systems while ensuring code quality, scalability, and performance.

Your main tasks will be:

• Designing and developing scalable backend solutions using Go and Python.
• Building and maintaining high-load real-time systems with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Writing clean, testable code and implementing comprehensive tests.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to influence project strategy and direction.
• Debugging and resolving issues across all software levels and ensuring system stability.
• Managing and optimizing relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (Redis) databases.
• Integrating with message brokers such as Kafka and maintaining observability using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, AWS, and other cloud technologies to deploy and scale applications.
• Applying SOLID principles and design patterns to develop robust solutions.

We expect from you:

Technical Expertise:

• At least 3 years of commercial development experience.
• Proficiency in Go (3+ years) and Python
• Solid understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (Redis) databases.
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka) and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and experience building tested, maintainable code
• Ability to understand and improve others’ code while ensuring your own is clear and maintainable
• Experience with ML applications is a plus.
  Soft Skills:
• At least 3 years of commercial development experience.
  
• Proficiency in Go (3+ years) and Python.
  
• Solid understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.
  
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and non-relational (Redis) databases.
  
• Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka) and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
  
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS.
  
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles and experience building tested, maintainable code.
  
• Ability to understand and improve others’ code while ensuring your own is clear and maintainable.
  
• Experience with ML applications is a plus.
  
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  
• Ability to mentor and learn from others through discussions and code reviews.
  
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail and system-wide understanding.

What do we offer:

• REMOTE OPPORTUNITY to work full time;
• Vacation 28 calendar days per year;
• 7 wellness days per year (time off) that can be used to deal with household issues, to lie down and recover without taking sick leave;
• Bonuses up to $5000 for recommending successful applicants for positions in the company;
• Full payment for professional training, international conferences and meetings;
• Corporate discount for English lessons;
• ​Health benefits. If you are not eligible for corporate medical insurance, the company will compensate you with up to $ 1,000 gross per year per employee, according to the paychecks. This can be spent on self-purchase of health insurance or on doctor’s fees for yourself and close relatives (spouse, children);
• ​Workplace organization. The company provides all employees with an equipped workplace and all the necessary equipment (table, armchair, wifi, etc.) in our offices or co-working locations. In the other locations, the company provides reimbursement of workplace costs up to $ 1000 gross once every 3 years, according to the paychecks. This money can be spent on the rent of the co-working room, on equipping the working place at home (desk, chair, Internet, etc.) during those 3 years;
• Internal gamified gratitude system: receive bonuses from colleagues and exchange them for time off, merch, team building activities, massage certificates, etc. 

Sounds good? Join us now!