Golang Software Engineer; Kafka, Kubernetes

CTG is seeking an experienced Golang Software Engineer with strong expertise in Kafka, Kubernetes, Java, and cloud-native technologies to support enterprise application development initiatives for our client. This role will focus on designing and developing scalable, high-performance microservices and distributed systems in a modern Dev Ops environment.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Duration: 12 months

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Go and Java/Spring Boot.
• Build event-driven microservices leveraging Kafka and Kubernetes.
• Develop REST APIs and cloud-native applications deployed in GCP environments.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and Dev Ops best practices.
• Optimize application performance for high-volume, sub-second response systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to deliver enterprise solutions.
• Support production deployments, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

• Strong experience with Go (Golang)
• Apache Kafka
• Kubernetes and Docker
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Java and Spring Boot
• REST API and microservices development
• JUnit, Mockito, and integration testing
• Maven, Gradle, Git, Unix/Linux, and shell scripting
• SQL, RDBMS, and No
  
  SQL databases
• Helm, Dynatrace, Sonar Qube, and Log4j
• CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops methodologies

• Experience developing enterprise-grade distributed systems
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture and container orchestration
• Experience with performance tuning and high-availability applications
• Familiarity with dependency injection, inversion of control, and test-driven development

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Equivalent experience will also be considered

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law.

CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.