Golang Developer - Distributed Systems

About The Role

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Golang
• Build and optimize scalable APIs and distributed systems for high availability and performance
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with public cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) to design and deploy solutions
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
• Monitor system performance using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, New Relic, or Splunk
• Ensure robust logging, monitoring, and alerting for production environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for design discussions and architectural improvements
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security, and best practices in system design
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership where needed
  

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• Delivery of robust, scalable, and maintainable Golang-based services within defined timelines
• High availability and performance of deployed microservices on Kubernetes clusters
• Reduction of deployment time and failures through optimized CI/CD pipelines
• Improved system observability through effective monitoring and logging practices
• Successful integration and adoption of cloud-native tools and best practices
• Continuous improvement of system performance, stability, and security
• Knowledge sharing and technical mentorship within the engineering Skillsets :
• Strong expertise in Golang for backend development
• Proven experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Proficiency in Docker for containerization
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs design and development
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
• Proficiency in working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with system monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk, New Relic)
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems and shell scripting
• Version control expertise with Git