Senior Backend Engineer (GoLang/Python) - Remote

Overview
Tickadoo is hiring Senior Backend Engineers to build scalable services in Golang & Python for its AI-powered travel and entertainment app. Fully remote, contract-to-hire.

Company Details
tickadoo is redefining how people experience travel and entertainment, combining smart itineraries, personalized recommendations, and instant bookings into one seamless app. With a successful exit behind them and a $5M Seed round closing, they’re scaling globally with strategic supply secured through Headout. Learn more: https://tickadoo.com

Why Join Tickadoo
Tickadoo is building the next era of digital exploration with a seasoned founding team, strong product-market fit, and a vision to democratize luxury concierge-like experiences across 500+ cities. You’ll be part of a team focused on engineering excellence, product innovation, and global impact – all while working remotely with a culture of ownership and transparency.

What You Will Be Working On

• Scalable backend services using Golang

• Integration of booking APIs, payment systems, and reconciliation pipelines

• Backend architecture for AI-driven recommendations and data flows

• Developer tools, observability, and system performance

• Collaboration with product and AI teams for feature development

• Code reviews and architectural input

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer

• Strong expertise in Golang (primary)

• Proficient in Python (secondary)

• Experience working in product-based companies only

• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MSSQL, Redis, Apache Kafka

• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Strong system design and architecture skills

• Comfortable working asynchronously with distributed teams

• Bonus: Frontend familiarity for debugging

• Candidate should be based in India

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend services in Golang

• Collaborate on AI and data pipelines for personalized recommendations

• Integrate payment systems, booking APIs, and reconciliation processes

• Enhance observability and ensure high-performance services

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architecture

Job Details
Location: Remote
Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months contract then full-time)

Interview Process

• Technical Intro – 30 mins

• Technical Round – Live coding, System Design and Architecture – 90 mins

Important Note
ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping Tickadoo hire Senior Backend Engineers.