Lead Golang Engineer

We are seeking a high-caliber Lead / Principal Golang Engineer to act as the technical driving force behind systems at the intersection of software engineering and laboratory automation. If you are a seasoned engineer who excels at designing resilient backends, architecting distributed systems, making high-impact technical decisions, and mentoring peers to achieve engineering excellence, this role is for you. You will join a high-impact, multi-technology umbrella program supporting a premier global biomedical research institute. Our mission is to build, scale, and optimize next-generation lab automation systems, custom integration layers, and Business Process Automation platforms. Operating in an Agile and ITIL-aligned environment, we connect physical laboratory robotics and advanced analytical instruments directly with scientific data workflows to accelerate discovery. Responsibilities Architect Lab Integrations: Design and build standardized integration layers (adapters) connecting laboratory robotics and instruments with core LIMS workflows Enhance Observability & Reliability: Implement fault-tolerant design patterns, state management, and recovery workflows alongside comprehensive monitoring, logging, and real-time device telemetry Scale BPA Platforms: Design and govern a highly decoupled, versioned business rules engine deployable with zero disruption to daily operations Design Secure APIs: Lead the architecture of modular systems with contract-first APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC), secure-by-design patterns, caching, and asynchronous processing Ensure Data Integrity: Guarantee complete auditability and end-to-end traceability of scientific and experimental data flows Drive Engineering Excellence: Mentor engineers through constructive code reviews, pair programming, and architectural walkthroughs to foster systems thinking Deliver End-to-End: Take ownership of features from conceptualization to production, prioritizing tasks effectively to ensure predictable, high-quality releases Requirements Domain Context: Experience with lab automation workflows (LIMS, device integration) or Business Process Automation (BPA/rules engines) Languages & Frameworks: Expert-level Golang, strong Ruby, and advanced knowledge of Ruby on Rails and Phoenix Framework Data & Storage: Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) as well as NoSQL and key-value stores API Design: Mastery of secure API implementation utilizing REST, GraphQL, and gRPC AWS Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on deployment using ECS, S3, ALB, combined with Terraform (IaC), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) Testing & Quality: Proven commitment to code quality using Test-Driven Development (TDD) with unit and integration testing Methodologies: Comfortable navigating Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and ITIL-managed environments Nice to have Prior experience in life sciences, healthcare, or pharmaceutical domains Active contributions to the Go open-source community AWS or Scrum Master certifications We offer CONTINUOUS UPSKILLING, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Diversity of tasks and projects Assessment center for objective review of competency level Personal development plan Mentoring programs and leadership development Certification and professional development support Access to learning platforms including more than 2,500 internal courses English courses taught by certified teachers CORPORATE BENEFITS Extra leave days Referral bonuses COMPENSATION PACKAGE Competitive compensation paid in USD Regular salary and performance reviews MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE Private health insurance Well-being events WORKING ENVIRONMENT Recreation areas and kitchens Tea, coffee and snacks Sports equipment and game consoles IT Equipment Microsoft’s Software Assurance Home Use Program (HUP) Please note that our Talent Attraction Team reviews applications and CVs submitted in English. EPAM is a global leader in AI transformation engineering and integrated consulting, serving Forbes Global 2000 companies and ambitious startups. We deliver globally and engage locally, making the future real for clients, partners, and employees. We are proud to be recognised by Forbes, Glassdoor, Newsweek, Time Magazine, Great Place to Work and kununu as a Most Loved Workplace around the world.