Programmers.io
Golang Backend Tech Lead
Backend tech lead who designs, builds, and maintains Go microservices and REST/gRPC APIs backed by PostgreSQL, using Kafka/RabbitMQ, Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), while mentoring engineers, leading code reviews, and managing timelines. Requires 6+ years of Golang and 8-10 years overall experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Tampa, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in Golang development
- Overall experience of 8-10 years
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, indexing, and optimization
- Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs and gRPC services
- Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and debugging techniques
- Strong experience with Git and collaborative workflows
- Strong expertise in Go programming and experience leading software development teams
- Proficiency in software architecture and design principles
- Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers
- Familiarity with best practices in code quality and performance optimization
Nice to have
- Exposure to TypeScript, React, or Node.js
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools
- Knowledge of performance tuning and scalability challenges in backend systems
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Full description
Role Descriptions:
- 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.
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.