Backend Developer (Golang

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Location:

Westlake, TX - Onsite

Employment Type:
Full-time

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest-growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business and IT challenges of our global clients.

Other

Location:

Westlake, TX.

Employment Type:
Full Time

VLink is seeking a Backend Developer with strong experience in Golang and/or Java to build scalable, high-performance systems and APIs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in polyglot environments, working across modern backend technologies to design and deliver distributed, cloud-native applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable, and efficient systems that operate at scale, as well as solve complex engineering challenges with real business impact within a culture that is focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

• Backend Development:Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
• Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)
• System Design & Architecture:Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Build scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
• Microservices & Integration:Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services
• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Data & Persistence:Design and optimize SQL and No
  
  SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity
• Cloud & Dev Ops
  Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams on CI/CD pipelines
• Performance & Security
  Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
• Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices

• 6+ years of overall IT experience (consulting experience preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
• Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with SQL/No
  
  SQL databases
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience working in polyglot environments (Go + Java) .

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
• Exposure to event-driven architectures . Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) .
• Experience with high-scale distributed systems

• Cucumber
• GIT
• Go
• Microservices
• No
  
  SQL
• Spring Boot
• Java

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.