Staff Backend Engineer (Golang)

Staff Backend Engineer (Golang)

We’re hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to support and evolve our Datto Endpoint Backup platform. This role is focused on building and scaling backend systems that handle large volumes of data reliably and securely. You’ll take ownership of key services, help guide architecture decisions, and work closely with other teams to deliver stable, high-performing systems. This is a hands-on role with real impact on how we scale and operate our platform.

• Design and build backend services that are reliable, scalable, and able to handle high-throughput workloads
• Own features and services from design through production, including performance, monitoring, and support
• Contribute to architecture decisions around distributed systems and microservices
• Work with Product, SRE, and Infrastructure teams to deliver features and improve system performance
• Review code and designs to maintain quality and consistency across the team
• Help troubleshoot production issues and drive root cause analysis and fixes
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance

• 8+ years of backend software engineering experience in a production environment
• 3+ years of hands-on experience writing production code in Golang
• Experience building and operating distributed systems in a production environment (microservices-based)
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production
• Experience building and maintaining APIs using REST or gRPC

• Experience working with PostgreSQL or Cassandra
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V, or similar)
• Experience with system observability (logging, metrics, tracing)
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Exposure to file systems or object storage systems

The base salary range for this job is USD $150,000 – $180,000 / year.

An individual’s base pay depends on various factors including geographical location and review of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant. At Kaseya, certain roles are eligible for benefits and additional rewards. These rewards are allocated based on individual impact in role. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization, depending on the terms of the plan and the employee’s role.

Join a fast-growing company that’s transforming the IT industry. At Kaseya, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and develop your career in a high-impact role.

Join the Kaseya growth rocket ship and see how we are #ChangingLives!

Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.