Staff Software Engineer

Workato, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Sofia, Bulgaria

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Build, extend, troubleshoot, and fix complex heterogeneous backend applications in GoLang and Ruby, along with small self-contained GoLang microservices.
• Improve the execution engine of custom third-party code using Ruby DSL, focusing on isolation, performance, and new feature implementation.
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code in Ruby and GoLang for high-scale enterprise systems.
• Integrate and manage data storage solutions including Postgres, S3, DynamoDB, Kafka, and ClickHouse.
• Contribute across all phases of the development lifecycle, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews for teammates to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to best practices.
• Provide technical leadership on shared projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on architecture and execution.
• Evaluate and propose improvements to existing systems to enhance scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Identify and resolve system bottlenecks and bugs through analytical problem-solving and deep debugging.
• Maintain high standards of code quality, organization, and automation within the codebase.
• Explore and evaluate emerging technologies such as Rust and WebAssembly for future integration into the platform.
• Design and implement distributed systems with strong guarantees around performance, scaling, storage, durability, atomicity, concurrency, data protection, and encryption.
• Work with enterprise-grade cloud-native infrastructure to power real-time orchestration at scale for Fortune 500 companies.
• Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making for core components of Workato’s Recipe runtime engine.
• Support the migration of legacy Ruby systems toward modern GoLang and Rust-based architectures.
• Collaborate with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones in a fully remote-capable environment.
• Engage in continuous learning and adoption of new tools, protocols, and cloud technologies to maintain technical excellence.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of experience building scalable distributed backend applications
• Excellent understanding of distributed systems patterns and algorithms
• Strong proficiency in Ruby and GoLang; multilingual programming experience required
• Deep knowledge of database technologies including both SQL and NoSQL systems
• Experience working with public cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Familiarity with cloud deployment tools such as Kubernetes, Terraform, and ArgoCD

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible, trust-oriented culture with full ownership of roles
• Emphasis on balancing productivity with self-care
• Vibrant and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work with Fortune 500 companies and enterprise-grade platforms
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies including Rust and WebAssembly
• Remote-friendly work model with global team collaboration

Skills & Technologies

Rust

Ruby

Kotlin

PostgreSQL

Senior

Remote

Degree Required

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About Workato, Inc.

Workato provides low-code/no-code enterprise automation and integration software that connects applications, data, and business processes across cloud and on-premises systems. Its platform offers pre-built connectors, recipes, and AI-powered workflow orchestration for finance, HR, IT, sales, support, and marketing functions. The company enables organizations to automate tasks without extensive coding, reducing manual effort and accelerating digital transformation initiatives. Workato serves mid-market to large enterprises worldwide through a subscription-based SaaS model, emphasizing security, governance, and scalability for complex integrations.

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