Software Developer — Backend (Go Microservices) / 6 hours ago

Backend Software Developer (Technical Staff) - Go Microservices & AI

TextNow is redefining communication by combining simplicity, intelligence, and accessibility. We are a team of curious builders using technology to make communication more affordable and powerful for millions of users daily.

As a Software Developer - Backend (Member of Technical Staff) , you will not only build services but also shape the underlying systems, architecture, and tooling. This role requires a combination of technical leadership and hands‑on coding, demanding the ability to operate strategically while diving into low-level details. You will take technical ownership of key backend domains and collaborate across mobile, web, and data teams to create faster, smarter, and more reliable systems.

AI and automation are central to our development process. You will leverage these technologies to accelerate development, improve performance, detect and resolve issues rapidly, and continuously raise the standard for backend development excellence.

We are hiring Members of Technical Staff across multiple levels (intermediate / senior / staff+). We will align your title and scope based on your experience and impact, whether you are an experienced developer leading complex systems or an early‑career developer eager to grow. This role is about achieving impact at scale by shaping how TextNow builds and operates its backend systems for millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and sustain high‑performance, scalable backend services using Go microservices and modern cloud‑native tooling.
• Lead architectural modernization and modularization initiatives to enhance scalability, observability, and developer velocity.
• Define and own the entire system lifecycle : 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 by proposing and leading initiatives to decompose monoliths, migrate legacy code, build shared frameworks, and evaluate / adopt new backend technologies.
• Apply AI‑driven tools and automation frameworks to accelerate development, code analysis, testing, and reliability.
• Leverage intelligent telemetry, analytics, and optimization pipelines to improve service performance and resilience.
• Define observability standards, telemetry pipelines, and fault‑tolerance strategies for production‑grade distributed systems.
• 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.

Who You Are

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this role is :

Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay within the range is determined by job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our goal is to offer a competitive package that reflects the impact and expertise you bring to the team. This posting is for a current, active vacancy.

Benefits and Culture

We offer :

TextNow is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued and belongs. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.

By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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