Senior Golang Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$60 - $70
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Application Development
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Database
DevOps
Golang
Java
Microservices
NoSQL
Optimization
PostgreSQL
Problem Solving
SQL
Software Engineering
Sprint
UI
Workflow

Job Details

Job Title: Senior GoLang/Java Developer
Location: McLean, VA
Contract W2

Job description

Seeking a hands-on Senior Developer with expertise in GoLang . The role focuses on backend and cloud-based development and is open to candidates with strong GoLang-only backgrounds as well as those skilled in both Java and GoLang.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain robust, scalable applications using GoLang and Java.

Design and optimize data solutions using SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise is required.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver backend services and APIs on AWS (Amazon Web Services).

Contribute to and improve DevOps workflows, including CI/CD, automation, and deployment practices.

Write clean, well-documented, and unit-tested code aligned with best practices.

Support troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of existing backend systems.

Engage with cloud-based infrastructure and participate in sprint development cycles.

Required Skills

8+ years of overall software engineering experience.

1+ years of GoLang development experience (essential for all candidates).

2+ years of Java development experience (strongly preferred but not mandatory for GoLang-only specialists).

Solid understanding and practical experience with SQL databases, specifically PostgreSQL.

Demonstrated proficiency working with AWS and cloud-based application development.

Hands-on exposure to DevOps tools and methodologies.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

Experience with UI development.

Additional cloud platform experience (besides AWS).

Broader exposure to cloud-native technologies and microservices.

Note: Multiple openings are available. The role welcomes senior GoLang developers as well as those with full-stack Java/GoLang capabilities, ensuring flexibility for varied technical backgrounds. This position offers the opportunity to work remotely or in McLean, VA, on innovative backend solutions within a collaborative environment.

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