Golang Developer

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing, developing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance applications using Go (Golang). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with our business objectives, ensuring exceptional quality, reliability, and user experience. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, leverage modern technologies, and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development: Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable GoLang-based applications and microservices, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• API Design and Integration: Architect and implement secure, efficient, and well-documented RESTful APIs, seamlessly integrating with third-party services and internal systems to support business requirements.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Frontend Development, and DevOps, to define technical requirements, design innovative features, and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Code Quality: Write clean, modular, and maintainable code adhering to industry best practices and coding standards, ensuring long-term scalability and ease of maintenance.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability, identifying bottlenecks and implementing effective solutions.
• Code Review: Actively participate in code reviews to uphold code quality, share knowledge, and ensure consistency across the codebase.
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve complex technical issues reported by internal teams or end-users, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
• Architecture Contributions: Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions, providing insights to shape scalable and efficient system designs.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for code, APIs, and system architecture to support team collaboration and future maintenance.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices, proactively incorporating them into development processes to enhance productivity and product quality.

Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Golang Expertise: Advanced proficiency in Go (Golang), with in-depth knowledge of Go routines, channels, and concurrency patterns for building high-performance applications.
• API Development: Proven experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs, with strong proficiency in handling JSON and ensuring secure, efficient data exchange.
• Microservices & Containerization: Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Familiarity with orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a strong plus.
• Concurrency & Distributed Systems: Deep understanding of concurrency models, distributed systems, and their application in building scalable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Database Management: Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis), including schema design, querying, and optimization.
• Version Control: Proficient in using Git for version control, with experience in branching, merging, and collaborative workflows in team environments.
• Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Microsoft Azure, including basic knowledge of cloud-native services (e.g., compute, storage, networking). Certification or hands-on experience is a plus.
• Testing: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing frameworks to ensure robust and reliable code.
• CI/CD Familiarity: Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions) to streamline development and deployment processes is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to debug complex issues and devise effective solutions under tight deadlines.
• Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment, adapting to evolving priorities and requirements.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to writing high-quality code and documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and maintainability.
• Continuous Learning: A proactive mindset toward learning new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to stay at the forefront of software engineering trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with GraphQL or gRPC for advanced API development.
• Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) for building event-driven systems.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform) and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
• Contributions to open-source projects or a strong portfolio showcasing relevant GoLang projects.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects that drive business success.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement within a supportive team.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive team that values collaboration, creativity, and technical excellence.
• Impactful Work: Build solutions that directly influence our product offerings and deliver value to our customers.