Backend Developer Go

pSalary: €55.000 - 75.000 per year /ppRequirements: /pulliWhat We're Looking For /liliAt least 8 years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Go. /liliExpertise in concurrency, memory management, and performance tuning in Go. /liliHands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, and scalable cloud-based architectures. /liliStrong experience in designing and maintaining high-performance APIs and microservices. /liliProficiency in working with relational and NoSQL databases, optimizing queries and schemas for scalability. /liliFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies. /liliExperience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Stackdriver. /liliHas perfect command of the English language, both verbally and in writing. Dutch is a plus. /liliIs comfortable working at least 4 days in-office in Haarlem, reduced to 3 days if living more than 45 km away. /liliWe have flexible office hours; our office is open from 7am till 6pm. You can start your day early! /li /ulpResponsibilities: /pulliBackend Developer Go /liliFulltime | Haarlem /liliWant to be part of an advanced service-oriented architecture? /liliWe're looking for a highly skilled Experienced Go Developer to join our backend team. /liliWe're currently transitioning from a PHP monolith to a scalable, service-oriented architecture in Go. We need a hands-on expert to refine and optimize our existing backend systems, while also building new services during this ongoing transition. /liliIf you're passionate about designing high-performance backend services and enjoy transforming evolving infrastructures, we'd love to hear from you! /liliWhat you'll do? /liliAs an Experienced Go Developer, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing backend services that support our global platform. You'll work closely with a cross-functional team that includes frontend, QA, DevOps, and backend engineers to build scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Your work will directly contribute to the expansion of our platform, ensuring smooth operations for millions of users worldwide. /liliYour responsibilities as an Experienced Go Developer /liliDesign, develop, and optimize (micro)services using Go, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and efficiency. /liliDeploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Firestore, and Kubernetes for containerized deployments. /liliWork with AlloyDB, Meilisearch, multiple MySQL databases, and Google Datastore, optimizing database performance, indexing, and query execution. /liliBuild and maintain robust RESTful and gRPC APIs, ensuring authentication, authorization, and efficient data exchange. /liliImprove system performance with caching strategies, optimized query execution, and effective request handling. /liliPromote best practices through code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing, ensuring high code quality and team collaboration. /li /ulpTechnologies: /pulliAI /liliBackend /liliCI/CD /liliCloud /liliDevOps /liliFrontend /liliGCP /liliGrafana /liliSupport /liliKubernetes /liliMacBook /liliMySQL /liliNoSQL /liliPHP /liliPrometheus /liliWeb /liligRPC /lilimicroservices /li /ulpMore: /ppAbout Harlem Nextbr/As part of our team you will continuously develop the online entertainment industry. Harlem Next is creating high-traffic web applications used by millions of unique users every day across all continents. With the volumes running through our applications we rank among the top users of Google Cloud Services worldwide. /ppWe offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment with team members holding extensive experience in multiple different technologies, which gives you the opportunity to expand your knowledge on various levels. On top of our current applications, we are also watching the explosive growth of AI closely to ensure we are part of a revolutionary change in the online entertainment landscape. /ppAre you ready to revamp the online entertainment industry together? /ppWhat do we offer you?br/-Competitive salary: Between €4923 - €5979 gross per month, based on experience.br/-The latest gen MacBookbr/-A stimulating and dynamic work environment with team outings and fun events.br/-Excellent employment conditions including pension, 8% holiday allowance, annual bonus based on performance, travel expenses.br/-Access to perks like incentive trip, office sports lessons, bicycle plan, healthy snacks, plenty of relaxation options including table tennis, and a delicious lunch.br/-The opportunity to work on exciting projects and further develop your skills.br/-An informal company culture where your ideas matter. /ppApply for the jobbr/Are you drawn to this role and possess the required experience? Do you have a perfect command of English and preferably Dutch? If so, apply now to join our exceptional team at Harlem Next in Haarlem. /ppDo you have any questions about the vacancy? /ppPlease contact Martine Bunschoten (recruiter) at . /ppAcquisition due to this vacancy is not appreciated. /pplast updated 39 week of 2026 /p