Golang API developer (5+ yrs)

Job Description: Golang API Developer

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Golang API Developer with solid experience in building scalable backend services using Go, preferably within cloud-native environments. The ideal candidate should be proficient in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, have strong AWS exposure, and be capable of working in a fast-paced development cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Golang.
• Develop RESTful APIs to support frontend services and integration needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Contribute to system architecture and design discussions.
• Ensure adherence to security and compliance standards in API development.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 8 years of experience in backend development with at least 3+ years in Golang.
• Strong experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Proficiency with AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM).
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes.
• Understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Exposure to monitoring/logging tools like CloudWatch, ELK, or PrometheGrafana.
• Strong debugging and performance tuning skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL or gRPC.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT).