Backend Developer for Consumer-First Trading Products

We’re iRage — a team of quants, engineers, and traders who’ve spent the last 15 years building cutting-edge algorithmic trading systems. Now, we’re taking that expertise to create consumer-first trading products, and we need a Backend Developer to craft intuitive, powerful experiences for traders.

If you love fintech, complex workflows, and designing for real-time data, this is your role.

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Go Language Developer with experience in the stock market or financial services industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance applications tailored to the stock market domain. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and data processing.

Key Responsibilities

● Design and Development: Develop, maintain, and optimize Go-based applications and services, focusing on real-time data processing, trading platforms, and financial analysis tools.

● API Integration: Work on integrating third-party APIs for market data, trading systems, and other financial services.

● Performance Optimization: Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of Go applications, particularly in high-volume trading environments.

● Data Management: Develop solutions for real-time data ingestion, processing, and analysis, including market data feeds and transactional data.

● Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data scientists, and financial analysts, to deliver end-to-end solutions.

● Testing and Debugging: Write unit tests, perform debugging, and ensure code quality through continuous integration and deployment practices.

● Security Compliance: Ensure that all developed software complies with industry standards, including data security and regulatory requirements in the financial sector.

Required Skills and Qualifications

● Experience: 3+ years of experience in Go programming, with a strong understanding of the language’s paradigms, constructs, and idioms.

● Stock Market Domain: Solid understanding of financial markets, trading systems, and related technologies.

● Concurrency: Proficiency in writing concurrent and high-performance applications using Go’s goroutines and channels.

● APIs and Microservices: Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture.

● Database Knowledge: Strong experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL) and data storage solutions, particularly in handling large datasets.

● Tools and Frameworks: Familiarity with Go frameworks like Gin, Echo, or similar, and experience with tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

● Version Control: Proficient in using Git for version control.

● Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

● Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

● Financial Software: Experience in developing or working on financial software like trading platforms, order management systems, or portfolio management tools.

● Real-Time Systems: Familiarity with real-time data processing frameworks and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

● Cloud Services: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services in the context of financial applications.

● Certifications: Relevant certifications in Go programming or financial markets (e.g., CFA, FINRA) are a plus.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a team that hustles—plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits—just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.

Here’s what we offer:

💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you’re worth.

🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper.

🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent.

✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings.

🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond.

🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you’re always protected.

⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace.

🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers.

📚 Annual Education Stipend – Take any external course, bootcamp, or certification that makes you better at your craft.

🏋️ Stay fit – Discounted gym memberships to keep you at your best.

🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We’ve got your back.

🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting.

We work hard, play hard, and grow together. Join us.

(P.S. We hire for talent, not pedigree—but if you’ve worked at a top tech co or fintech startup, we’d love to hear how you’ve shipped great products.)