Description
Company Overview
Born out of Silicon Valley, Zicasso is a fast-growing travel tech company revolutionizing the luxury travel industry. We specialize in connecting discerning travelers with our global network of travel specialists to deliver bespoke, one-of-a-kind, global travel experiences. Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, life-enriching travel adventures. We command a strong lead within the industry, and we have the glowing reviews to prove it!
Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we're growing!
Zicasso values a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit creativity, initiative, and hard work. We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to think outside of the box. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.
For more information on our company, visit www.zicasso.com.
The Role
Zicasso is looking for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer (Golang) to join our team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Zicasso's innovative travel platform. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. The role reports to the VP of Engineering.
This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, working from home, at a location outside of the United States. We are particularly seeking candidates who are based in Latin America.
There is some flexibility in your work hours but you are required to overlap with California, eg. until 2pm Pacific Time Zone (GMT -8).
The work will all be conducted in English.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and deploy highly available and scalable backend systems using Golang
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications
- Optimize performance and scalability of existing systems and infrastructure
- Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes
- Integrate with external APIs and third-party services
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner
- Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
- Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software development, ideally in multiple languages
- Proficient in designing, developing, and deploying robust backend systems using either Golang or Java.
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
- Proficient in designing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with message queues and event-driven architectures
- Knowledge of software development best practices, including version control (Git) and automated testing
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Experience in Agile development methodologies is considered a plus
- Passion for the travel industry and desire to create exceptional user experiences
What We Offer:
- Remote work and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
- Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
- Learning and development annual stipend.
- An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the many international destinations we serve.
Requirements
Benefits
About Zicasso
Zicasso is an award-winning luxury travel service that connects discerning travelers with top travel specialists -- travel agents and tour companies that have excellent specialized knowledge to customize dream vacations.
A traveler describes his or her dream luxury trip and, after a screening process, gets matched to top travel specialists.
Whether you want a luxury African safari, a highly complex custom Australia tour, or a unique Italian tour experience, we carefully consider your preferences and match you to the right specialists. Zicasso's travel specialist partners are considered amongst the best in the industry -- each one has been personally vetted via a detailed screening process.
Zicasso was selected as one of "Best Travel Websites" by TRAVEL + LEISURE magazine and "The Ultimate Online Tools for Trip-Planning" by AOL Travel. We've been featured in New York Times, Wall St. Journal, BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fodor's, Frommer's, PC Magazine, etc.
