Backend Software Engineer (Golang)

Company Overview

Zicasso is a leading luxury travel company connecting discerning travelers with the world’s top travel specialists who design personalized, life-enriching trips. With unsurpassed local knowledge and reputable in-country connections, our destination experts curate unique, exclusive experiences tailored to travel interests, from culinary journeys to cultural heritage tours, romantic escapes, family-friendly adventures, and more.

Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, custom trips. Zicasso was selected "Best in Travel" by TRAVEL+LEISURE magazine and is regularly featured in The New York Times, The Wall St. Journal, The Washington Post, BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fodor's, Frommer's, and more. Our thousands of 5-star reviews are a testament to the unforgettable, life-enriching travel experiences we design for our travelers.

Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we're growing!

We value a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit creativity, initiative, and hard work. We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to contribute to our company culture. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a dynamic, high-performance work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.

For more information on our company, visit www.zicasso.com.

The Role

Zicasso is looking for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer (Golang) to join our team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Zicasso's innovative travel platform. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. The role reports to the VP of Engineering.

There is some flexibility in your work hours but you are required to overlap with California, eg. until 4 pm Pacific Time Zone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy highly available and scalable backend systems using Golang
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Optimize performance and scalability of existing systems and infrastructure
• Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes
• Integrate with external APIs and third-party services
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5 to 8 years of experience in software development, ideally in multiple languages
• Proficient in designing, developing, and deploying robust backend systems using either Golang or Java.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
• Proficient in designing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git) and automated testing
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in Agile development methodologies is considered a plus
• Passion for the travel industry and desire to create exceptional user experiences

What We Offer:

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Competitive compensation and benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Open Paid Time Off policy and 10 days of company-paid holidays
• Stock options package
• 401K retirement plan with employer matching
• Substantially discounted luxury travel during off-season
• An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the international destinations we serve