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Backend Engineer at Genius - ApplyBlast

Backend Engineer

Genius

5 days ago

4.3 on Glassdoor

Remote

Contract

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About this role

Kik is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to design, build, and operate Go microservices for messaging, groups, safety, and live-video products. The role involves migrating legacy Java services to Go, utilizing AI coding tools for development, and managing containerized deployments via Kubernetes. This position requires strong engineering fundamentals and a focus on shipping reliable, secure, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

Build and extend Go microservices and gRPC APIs
Migrate legacy Java services to Go
Ship and operate services using Docker and Kubernetes

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About Genius

genius.com

Headquarters

New York, New York, United States

Company Size

51-200 employees

Founded

2009

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Genius is a knowledge platform built around song lyrics and other media, featuring crowd-sourced annotations that explain lyrics, references, and cultural context. What started as Rap Genius has expanded into a broad database of music, poetry, and related content, driven by a large community of contributors and editors. The site offers a searchable lyrics database, artist insights, and line-by-line explanations that help fans understand meaning, wordplay, and intent. Revenue comes from advertising, partnerships, and branded content, with apps and a global audience access via web and mobile.