Backend Engineer
ZipFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Vonage provides benefits including Unlimited Discretionary Time Off, Private Medical Insurance, Multisport Gym Membership, Educational Assistance Reimbursement, Lunch and Learn Sessions, conference reimbursements, three paid volunteer days, prescription glasses reimbursement, and maternity/paternity leave.
Required experience includes ideally 5 years of programming with Golang, proven experience with enterprise-grade systems at scale, highly concurrent/distributed architectures, containerized applications, performance profiling/optimization, REST/HTTP services, relational/non-relational databases, unit/integration testing, and effective communication.
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A strong candidate has ideally 5 years of Golang experience, proven track record with scalable enterprise systems, expertise in concurrent/distributed systems, containerization, performance optimization, REST services, databases, testing, and strong communication skills; plus experience in JVM, AWS, Kubernetes, or telecom is advantageous.
Cloud-based communication services for businesses
Vonage provides cloud-based communication services to businesses of all sizes, from small startups to large enterprises. Its main offering is the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS), which allows companies to integrate voice, messaging, video, and data capabilities directly into their applications and processes. This integration helps businesses enhance customer engagement and streamline internal communications. Additionally, Vonage offers Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), which combines various communication tools into one platform, and Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), which focuses on advanced customer service solutions. Unlike many competitors, Vonage operates on a subscription-based model, supplemented by usage-based fees, ensuring a steady income while allowing flexibility for clients. The goal of Vonage is to modernize communication infrastructure for businesses across various industries, improving their operational efficiency and customer service.