GoLang Tech Lead (8+ years exp) Location : Tampa, FL – Hybrid contract

GoLang Tech Lead (8+ years exp)
Location : Tampa, FL – Hybrid
Contract

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.