TextNow, Inc.
Software Developer — Backend - US
Open- United States · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$136k-$274kDetected 530 days ago
GoPHPBackend DevelopmentAWSKubernetesCI/CDAPI DevelopmentData AnalysisLoad TestingLeadershipCommunication
About the role
- We believe that communication belongs to everyone.
- TextNow is redefining how people connect by combining simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility.
- We're a team of curious builders using technology to make communication more affordable and powerful for millions of users every day.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and sustain high-performance, scalable backend services using Go microservices and modern cloud-native tooling.
- Lead architectural modernization and modularization to improve scalability, observability, and developer velocity.
- Define and own the entire lifecycle of your systems: API design, data modeling, deployment (CI/CD), live-traffic monitoring, integration and load testing, telemetry & data analysis, experiment design (A/B tests), and continuous iteration.
- Influence and evolve our architecture: propose and lead initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks and reusable service components
- evaluate new backend technologies and lead their adoption.
- Partner closely with product, mobile, and data teams to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences across all platforms.
- Drive technical discussions, mentor developers, and influence strategic direction across backend and infrastructure domains.
- A technical leader with the ability to create and lead roadmaps/initiatives that align to high-level business objectives.
- Influence and evolve our architecture: propose and lead initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks and reusable service components; evaluate new backend technologies and lead their adoption.
- API design, data modeling, deployment (CI/CD), live-traffic monitoring, integration and load testing, telemetry & data analysis, experiment design (A/B tests), and continuous iteration.
Requirements
- Proven track record of architecting modular, maintainable, and high-performance microservices.
- Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Protobuf, CI/CD pipelines, and auto-scaling architectures.
- Experience using AI and automation to improve developer velocity, reliability, or system intelligence.
Skills
- Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
Compensation
- Free phone service Strong work life blend Flexible work arrangements (work-from-home, remote, or access to one of our office spaces) Employee stock options Unlimited vacation 12 paid holidays per year Competitive pay Health, dental, and vis
Benefits
- Deep expertise in Go, with additional experience in PHP for legacy systems is a bonus
Company info
- Our values Customer Obsessed We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers.
- Give a Damn We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results.
Equal opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
- We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.
- AI usage: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses.
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