Sr. /Lead Golang Developer

From a technical aspect – expertise of go

Expecting autonomy, want collaboration

Conversational – language barriers ** communication is going to be key

Proactive and mentorship – for lead

Do they have experience in integration testing, golang testing

Golang, cloud, ci/cd, microservices

Job Description:

Aqua Finance is seeking a Golang Developer to build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and distributed systems. This role focuses on developing robust APIs, optimizing system performance, and supporting cloud-native applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, uphold engineering best practices, and contribute to system reliability, quality, and long-term maintainability across modern cloud environments.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs using Go (Golang)
• Build scalable, resilient, and high-performance distributed systems capable of handling complex workloads across multiple environments
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices and promotes long-term sustainability
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, reliability, and resource efficiency through performance tuning and system profiling
• Participate in code reviews to uphold quality standards, mentor peers, and drive continuous improvement in development practices
• Develop comprehensive unit and integration tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable deployments
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to maintain system stability
• Deploy and manage services in cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) using containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Document technical specifications, system architecture, and service behaviors to ensure clarity, maintainability, and knowledge sharing

 Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, or commensurate work experience required
• 5 years of software engineering/development experience required
• Financial industry experience preferred
• Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and its standard libraries
• Solid understanding of concurrency patterns (goroutines, channels, worker pools)
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, or event‑driven architectures
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools and version control (Git)
• Experience developing in the Azure environment is preferred
• A working knowledge of object-oriented and service-oriented application development techniques
• Experience with most stages of the System Development Life Cycle including, but not limited to design, development, analysis, testing, implementation and documentation
• Attention to detail and accuracy required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Proficient in the utilization of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced work environment