Job#: 3030213 Job Description: Senior Software Engineer (Golang)Location: Remote (must be available during U.S. Central Time hours)
Experience: 8+ years overall, 3+ years Golang
Interview Process: 30-minute Hiring Manager interview (Teams) followed by a 1-hour technical interview
Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong Golang experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems. This role focuses on building high-performance microservices, designing APIs, and deploying cloud-native applications on AWS. The ideal candidate has deep backend engineering experience, strong system design skills, and is comfortable working in distributed, cloud-based environments.
Key Responsibilities- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang
- Architect and implement microservices-based systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and maintainability
- Design and build RESTful and/or gRPC APIs to support internal and external integrations
- Develop and optimize relational databases (MySQL or equivalent) for data-intensive workloads
- Containerize applications using Docker and support deployment and scaling on AWS
- Participate in system design discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Implement and follow security best practices at both the application and infrastructure levels
- Support troubleshooting and performance tuning in production environments
Required Skills & Qualifications- 8+ years of overall software engineering experience
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with Golang
- Strong experience designing scalable backend systems and system architecture
- Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized application development
- Strong experience deploying and operating applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Solid understanding of API design and microservices architecture
- Proficiency with Git or similar version control systems
- Experience working in Agile development environments
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills
Nice-to-Have Skills- Experience with PHP for legacy system integration
- Background in healthcare or payment/financial domains
- Familiarity with HIPAA, PII, or PCI DSS compliance requirements
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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