Backend Developer Golang (+3 years)

Note: the position is on location. We work in a hybrid system (remote/office), but you must live in Gran Canaria to work with us.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a Backend Developer to help us take our efforts to the next level and deliver new and exciting capabilities to our clients. Proactivity is a must but we are willing to invest in you, even if Golang is something new in your skillset.

HOW WILL BE YOUR TEAM

You will work with small cross-functional teams in a highly collaborative way; you will use the latest technologies and enjoy seeing the direct impact of your work. You will have a thorough understanding of how a multichannel platform gets done from concept to design to a finished product.

WHAT IS THE CHALLENGE WAITING FOR YOU?

- Create full-scale applications by working collaboratively and iteratively through design and development to deliver fully functioning web-based and mobile applications.
- Contribute to the architecture across the technology stack, from database to native apps.
- Emphasize creating the foundation for rapid and effective implementation of systems.
- Deliver API / back-end code in Golang (Google's High-Performance programming language)
- Create technical specifications and architecture documents; prepare and keep good documentation
- Perform basic support and debugging in test and production environments
- Maintain and repair existing applications.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

- 3+ years of development in one or more object-oriented languages, preferably GoLang, Java, C++, etc.
- Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and modern architecture patterns (e.g. microservices and event-driven architectures)




- Experience with relational and non-relational data stores (e.g. MySQL/NDB, MongoDB, CouchDB, Cassandra, etc.)
- Significant experience writing and utilizing RESTful API services and performance-tuning large-scale applications
- Experience in analyzing data to draw business-relevant conclusions and in data visualization techniques and tools
- Experience with Agile development methodologies
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including technical writing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and engage cross-functional teams in various locations
- Proficient in English language written and spoken

Nice to have :

- Familiar with AI code generation tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude Code.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent proven work experience in software development

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

· Competitive salary: 35K-45€ gross per year (based on knowledge and experience)

· Hybrid remote work

· Versátil working hours

· Relocation package.

· Fully paid private health care packages for you and your kids

· Fully paid life insurance provided

· Gym membership provided.

· Great Location at the sunny Gran Canaria, Spain.

· 1000 m2 Office with a fully stocked kitchen and an area facing wonderful views to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria’s seaside and Port.

· 23 paid vacation days + official bank holidays in Spain.

. Breakfast provided at the office: coffee, tea, cereals, fruit, nuts and biscuits.

Kentech is an equal opportunity employer. We assess all applicants on skills, experience, and their ability to meet the role's requirements, without regard to nationality, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

📌 Back-end Golang Developer (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria)
🏢 KenTech
📍 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria