Senior Backend Engineer (Golang / AWS) @ Modolit Kft.

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang / AWS) @ Modolit Kft.
Budapest
Budapest, Budapest, HU

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in Golang, cloud infrastructure, and secure distributed systems to join our client's Core Platform team. You’ll design and build high-performance, mission-critical backend systems and play a key technical leadership role in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment.

You’ll work closely with the product, data, and engineering teams to define, implement, and maintain the foundation of the client's distributed, cloud-native systems — building products that protect users worldwide.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Work with a US-based cybersecurity innovator building cutting-edge browser protection tech,
• Hybrid opportunity with flexible hours (aligned with US time zone overlap),
• Join a senior, highly technical team solving global security challenges,
• Stable, long-term collaboration through Modolit,
• Transparent communication and fast decision-making

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in Golang,
• Deep understanding of AWS architecture and cloud-native design patterns,
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Terraform,
• Solid background in distributed systems, data pipelines, or security-focused applications,
• Experience with CI/CD automation, testing, and observability tooling,
• Proactive mindset, strong ownership, and ability to work independently,
• Excellent English communication skills (B2/C1 level minimum)

Nice to Have

• Experience in cybersecurity, browser extensions, or secure infrastructure,
• Familiarity with Python or Rust,
• Knowledge of data lakes, event-driven systems, or Zero Trust architectures

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer with deep expertise in Golang, cloud infrastructure, and secure distributed systems to join our client's Core Platform team. You’ll design and build high-performance, mission-critical backend systems and play a key technical leadership role in a fast-paced, high-impact startup environment.

You’ll work closely with the product, data, and engineering teams to define, implement, and maintain the foundation of the client's distributed, cloud-native systems — building products that protect users worldwide.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Work with a US-based cybersecurity innovator building cutting-edge browser protection tech,
• Hybrid opportunity with flexible hours (aligned with US time zone overlap),
• Join a senior, highly technical team solving global security challenges,
• Stable, long-term collaboration through Modolit,
• Transparent communication and fast decision-making

, [Lead the design and development of distributed, cloud-native backend infrastructure, Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code primarily in Go (Golang), Design and implement best practices for code quality, deployment, and observability, Manage CI/CD workflows and automation with GitHub Actions, Argo, and Terraform, Build, scale, and maintain secure systems on AWS, Work with Kubernetes (EKS) clusters, microservices, and service orchestration, Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and data teams] Requirements: Golang, AWS, Kubernetes, SQL, Linux, GitHub Actions, GitHub, Argo, React, TypeScript, Python, Rust Tools:. Additionally: Home office, Rugalmas munkaidő, Nyelvtanulási lehetőség, Flat structure, International projects, Small teams, Free coffee, Playroom, Shower, Free snacks, Free beverages, In-house trainings, Modern office, Startup atmosphere, No dress code.