Associate Tech Specialist

Go Developer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable, and reliable Go code for backend systems and potentially other areas like command line apps or front end codebases where Go is used.
• Architect scalable solutions that can manage increasing loads and complex transactions smoothly.
• Collaborate with other engineers and product teams to design and implement high quality, secure APIs. All APIs related to Dev Ops tools and Vault integration.
• Build from scratch, GO based solutions for integrations.
• Ability to update/upgrade/debug existing codes / APIs
• Optimize existing Go applications for improved performance and scalability.
• Stay current with the latest developments in Go and related technologies, applying advanced techniques to improve functionality and efficiency.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of Go applications, ensuring adherence to security and data protection standards.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Drive project requirements into practical, stable, and user friendly software applications and systems.
• Implement best development practices and protocols.
• Debug and troubleshoot software problems efficiently.
• Develop various backend components and connect applications to other web services.
• Propose alternative solutions to upgrade and improve deliverables.
• Assist in application deployment and maintaining production environments.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience (backend), with at least 3 years specializing in Go preferred.
• Expertise in Go routines and Go channel patterns and frameworks.
• Competence in Godoc documentation.
• Proficiency in using Go templates.
• Strong knowledge of version control tools like Git.
• Extensive experience with system, network, and OS level programming in a Linux environment. Vault and API integrations preferred.
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of SQL and No
  
  SQL databases, and the ability to design efficient data storage solutions for high load environments.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and server management and deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of source control using Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities, capable of identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Time management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively share complex details with diverse audiences.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.
• A capacity for complex abstract thinking.
• Capability for international travel 2-4 weeks per year may be required.