Senior Backend Developer (Go)

A quick overview

Work location: full remote or hybrid (possibility to work in our offices in Bologna, Milano)

Experience: high seniority (5+ years of experience in the same role)

Languages requested: English full professional + italian nice to have

Compensation: €45,000–€65,000 gross/year, depending on your experience, technical expertise, and overall fit for the role. + In addition, you'll be eligible to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

We not only apply cutting‑edge technology. We create it.

At Cubbit, we're building the next generation of cloud storage: globally distributed, geo‑distributed by design, and independent from hyperscalers. Reliability is at the heart of everything we do.

We’re looking for a new Backend Developer to join our team.

As a member of the Cubbit team, you will help to design, develop and maintain performant and scalable products used by our business customers; you'll deep dive into challenging and exciting brainstorming and pair‑programming sessions with your teammates and, most importantly, you'll be part of the future of the cloud.

What you’ll do

• Work on existing and new products by developing software, of course
• Review other teammates' code and constructively discuss about changes
• Transform technical requirements into tasks to be worked on
• Analyze application's tracing to spot bottlenecks and issues

What you’ll need

• 5+ years of experience in a backend development role
• Strong knowledge of Go (Golang) programming
• Understanding of cloud services
• Experience with Git
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (sockets, HTTP, APIs)
• Experience with AI‑based and agentic development tools
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• Experience with Distributed Systems

Bonus point

• Past experience in startup and/or similar industry
• Past experiences with network file systems (NFS/SMB)
• Past experience in remote working with agile methodology
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Kubernetes operator
• Familiarity with Grafana, OpenTelemetry, application tracing

Profile and mindset

• Solid spoken and written English communication skills.
• Obsessive attention to details: you're meticulous in ensuring that your work is of the highest quality.
• Curious and fast learner, eager to deep dive into distributed system design
• Collaborative mindset - you understand that complex systems are built best together

Why you’ll love working with us

• Join an ambitious and supportive team of builders and innovators
• Remote‑friendly environment with flexible schedules
• Opportunity to contribute to one of Europe's most advanced cloud technologies

Location

Full remote work is welcome in Cubbit, and you can freely use the lounge area in one of our co‑working partner offices worldwide. But remember that our headquarters, in the centre of Bologna, Italy, is always available for you. Let's find the right workspace for you.