Experienced Go Backend Developer Wanted

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Go Engineer to lead our backend development efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Go programming, experience in building scalable and efficient backend systems, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend systems using Go (Golang).
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability, addressing performance bottlenecks and ensuring the system's robustness.
• Coding Standards: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Microservices and APIs: Lead the design and implementation of microservices and RESTful APIs, ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
• Code Review and Mentoring: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions.
• Staying Up-to-Date: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Go and related technologies, integrating new tools and techniques into development practices.
• DevOps Integration: Work closely with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and monitoring of applications in production environments.
• Communication: Communicate effectively with stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business outcomes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years focused on Go (Golang).
• Strong understanding of Go's concurrency model and experience with multithreading and parallel processing.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining large-scale distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs, with a deep understanding of HTTP protocols.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and related services for scalable infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Go (Golang): Expert-level proficiency in Go, with a deep understanding of its standard library, tools, and best practices.
• Concurrency: Strong experience with Go's concurrency model, including goroutines, channels, and context management.
• Microservices: Proven ability to design, develop, and maintain microservices architectures.
• API Development: Expertise in building RESTful APIs, with a solid understanding of HTTP protocols.
• Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure for deploying and managing scalable applications.
• Containers: Proficiency in containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
• Databases: Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases, with experience in schema design and query optimization.
• Performance Optimization: Skills in profiling, debugging, and optimizing Go applications for performance and scalability.
• Team Collaboration: Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior developers and leading technical discussions.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and solving complex technical challenges.