Senior Go Backend Engineer

Location: Technologiepark 84, B-9052 Zwijnaarde, Belgium; Zwijnaarde, East Flanders, Belgium

Department: Platform Foundations - FOU

• Design, build and maintain backend services, primarily in Go, with a strong focus on reliability, performance and maintainability.
• Lead the design and evolution of configuration management and self-service tooling for Miles Enterprise.
• Work closely with Product Owners, engineers and business consultants to translate complex requirements into reliable technical solutions.
• Take ownership of broader backend engineering challenges across the Miles Enterprise platform as you grow into the team.
• Contribute to our global engineering community by sharing knowledge, improving development practices and helping shape how we build software at SOFICO.

• Strong professional backend software engineering experience with Go. 2+ years of professional Go experience
• Solid experience designing and developing REST APIs, microservices and enterprise integrations.
• Strong experience with automated testing and relational databases, with a focus on building reliable, production-ready software.
• An analytical and ownership-driven mindset, fluent English, and an interest in using AI-assisted engineering tools throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Experience with Java/Quarkus alongside Go.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ or other event-driven technologies.
• Experience working with complex domain models, enterprise platforms or leasing/fleet management software.

• Competitive salary package;
• Meal allowance provided per working day;
• Company car or mobility budget;
• Fully covered private health insurance, so you can focus on what matters most;
• Hybrid working and flexible hours, giving you the freedom to shape your workday;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Ghent, with charging stations for electric cars and bikes, as well as free shared bikes;
• From day one, you’ll be supported through a structured onboarding program, with guidance from a dedicated coach to help you get up to speed and grow in your role;
• And because strong teams go beyond day-to-day work, we regularly create opportunities to connect - from after-work drinks and barbecues to family days, team activities and company weekends.