Experienced Backend Developer (Golang)

Optable is a Canadian SaaS audience management and data collaboration platform designed for the advertising ecosystem in the age of privacy. Inspired by the radical transformation in how data is governed, connected, and used, Optable was built by veterans of the ad tech industry to address the need for a new generation of privacy-safe advertising products. We are a rapidly growing, venture-backed startup that values execution, innovation, and a "no jerks" policy. Our team embraces a culture of ownership, humility, and initiative to solve tough technical and business challenges.

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Golang Developer to join our close-knit team. You will contribute to architectural decisions and tackle challenging problems in areas such as databases, distributed systems, and API design. You'll collaborate with colleagues who are dedicated to teaching and learning about software development.

Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain high-quality Golang code for our audience management and data collaboration platform.
Design and implement APIs using protobuf and gRPC.
Work with SQL databases (PostgreSQL), data pipelines, and web services primarily on Google Cloud infrastructure (BigQuery, Bigtable, GKE, and others).
Contribute to the development and maintenance of our backend systems.
Collaborate with the team to ensure code quality, performance, and scalability.
Occasionally contribute to frontend development.
Required Skills and Experience:
3+ years of software development experience.
Significant experience writing and deploying Golang code in production environments.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
Experience with API design and development using protobuf and gRPC.
Proficiency with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL.
Experience working with cloud platforms, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Self-starter with a results-oriented approach, demonstrating autonomy and a drive for results.
Bonus Points:
Familiarity with our tech stack: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Google Cloud Pub/Sub, BigTable, BigQuery, TypeScript, and React.
Experience with data pipelines and distributed systems.
Knowledge of security and privacy best practices in the advertising technology space.
Location: Downtown Montreal, QC (close to Place des Arts metro station). This role offers a hybrid remote work model; an ideal candidate is expected to be in the office a few days a week. The candidate must be located in the Greater Montreal Area.

Benefits:
Competitive compensation package, including potential participation in the option pool.
Extensive healthcare and dental coverage.
Powerful MacBook Pro provided for local development.
Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge platform with a talented team.
Collaborative and supportive work environment within a rapidly growing, venture-backed startup.
If you are a passionate Golang developer looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in the ad tech space, and you embrace a "no jerks" policy, we encourage you to apply! Let's see if we can work together.