GoLang Tech Lead

Job Role: GoLang Tech Lead

Location: Tampa, FL - Hybrid

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Description:

• We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in the Go programming language (Golang) to join our dynamic team.


• As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our applications and services.


• Your role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.


• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain microservices and APIs using Golang.


• Database Management: Work extensively with PostgreSQL, optimizing queries and ensuring high availability.


• API Design & Integration: Develop RESTful and gRPC APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.


• Code Quality & Performance: Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code with unit testing and CI/CD integration. Exception Handling , debugging and troubleshooting


• TypeScript & Frontend Collaboration (Added Advantage): Work closely with frontend teams using TypeScript for seamless API integration.


• Scalability & Security: Implement best practices for scalability, security, and fault tolerance in a cloud-native environment.


• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, and frontend engineers.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Golang Expertise: 6+ years of hands-on experience in Golang development.


• Database Skills: Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, indexing, and optimization.


• API Development: Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs and gRPC services.


• Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).


• Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure.


• Testing & Debugging: Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and debugging techniques.


• Version Control: Strong experience with Git and collaborative workflows.


• Frontend Collaboration (Nice to Have): Exposure to TypeScript, React, or Node.js is a plus.

Role Descriptions:

• Key responsibilities include leading the design and development of backend services using Go.


• The tech lead will architect scalable software solutions and mentor engineering teams.


• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliverables is essential.


• The role also involves conducting code reviews and managing project timelines.


• Essential Skills: Good to have experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.


• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools is beneficial.


• Knowledge of performance tuning and scalability challenges in backend systems is a plus.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices would be advantageous.


• Must have strong expertise in Go programming and experience in leading software development teams.


• Proficiency in software architecture and design principles is essential.


• Familiarity with best practices in code quality and performance optimization is required.


• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers is also crucial.

Skills:

• HiTech : Software Product Engineering~Leadership~Programming Techniques and Concepts~Documentation Review & Editing


• Experience Required: 8-10