[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Flock is dedicated to building technology that reduces crime and protects privacy. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Golang and distributed backend systems to contribute to architectural discussions and build reliable backend systems.ResponsibilitiesUnderstand team workflows and processesMeet with key stakeholdersUnderstand Aviation products and service architectureAbility to perform in role with minimal or no guidanceParticipate in API and service architecture reviewsContribute to platform architecture improvements and code quality initiativesSupport platform improvements and scalability projectsLead a database and service performance optimization effortAct as a technical lead for a mid-sized Go microservice projectSkills3+ years of PostgreSQL experience (querying, schema design, and performance tuning)3+ years of database architecture experience8+ years of backend development experience, including at least 4+ years using Go in productionBuilding scalable, high-performance Go microservicesProficiency with message queues, pub/sub systems, or event-driven architecturesDeep knowledge of Go internals and concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels, sync primitives)Expertise in profiling and optimizing Go applications for latency and throughputUnderstanding of Go memory management, profiling, and performance optimizationDesigning REST and gRPC APIs consumed by multiple clients and servicesFamiliarity with observability tools (Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Grafana)Experience in CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and KubernetesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsBenefitsFlexible PTO : We seriously mean it, plus 11 company holidays.Fully-paid health benefits plan for employees : including Medical, Dental, and Vision and an HSA match.Family Leave : All employees receive 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. Birthing parents are eligible for an additional 6-8 weeks of physical recovery time.Fertility & Family Benefits: We have partnered with Maven, a complete digital health benefit for starting and raising a family. Flock will provide a $50,000-lifetime maximum benefit related to eligible adoption, surrogacy, or fertility expenses.Spring Health: Spring Health offers a variety of mental health benefits, including therapy, coaching, medication management, and digital tools, all tailored to each individual's needs.Caregiver Support: We have partnered with Cariloop to provide our employees with caregiver supportCarta Tax Advisor: Employees receive 1:1 sessions with Equity Tax Advisors who can address individual grants, model tax scenarios, and answer general questions.ERGs: We want all employees to thrive and feel like they belong at Flock. We offer four ERGs today - Women of Flock, Flock Proud, LEOs and Melanin Motion. If you are interested in talking to a representative from one of these, please let your recruiter know.WFH Stipend: $150 per month to cover the costs of working from home.Productivity Stipend: $250 per year to use on Audible, Calm, Masterclass, Duolingo, Grammarly and so much more.Home Office Stipend: A one-time $750 to help you create your dream office.Company OverviewFlock Safety is the leading public safety platform designed to help communities prevent and reduce crime, not just respond to it. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.flocksafety.com.