Golang Developer

Job Brief:Go Lang DeveloperDescription:

Job Summary: We are seeking a Lead Go Lang Developer to lead the backend engineering efforts for Panasonics Virtual Rack (vRac) product — a platform that enables testing and certification of in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) systems. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and delivering scalable, cloud-native backend systems on AWS, ensuring performance, security, and reliability. You will guide a team of developers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and drive technical excellence across the vRac platform.

Major Responsibilities:
•    Lead the design and development of distributed backend systems using Go and TypeScript. •    Architect microservices-based solutions deployed on AWS leveraging services such as EKS, Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, and IAM. •    Define and enforce coding standards, architecture patterns, and best practices for scalability, security, and performance. Oversee CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, and ensure efficient build, testing, and release workflows. •    Collaborate with product management, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery. •    Mentor and coach junior and senior engineers through code reviews, design sessions, and technical guidance. •    Drive performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of production systems. •    Champion DevOps practices, infrastructure automation, and observability improvements. •    Stay up to date with emerging technologies to continually enhance the vRac architecture.

Education / Experience Requirements:
•    Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. •    7–12 years of professional software development experience, with at least 4+ years in Go Lang. •    Proven experience designing and deploying cloud-native architectures on AWS. •    Hands-on leadership experience managing small-to-medium engineering teams or technical modules.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements: 
•    Deep expertise in Go (Golang) and solid exposure to TypeScript. •    Strong understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and RESTful API design. •    Advanced knowledge of AWS services — particularly EKS, EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, IAM, and CloudFormation/Terraform. •    Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and GitLab CI/CD. •    Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SNS/SQS). •    Proficiency in observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, and CloudWatch. •    Strong debugging, system design, and performance optimization skills. •    Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide distributed teams. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.