Golang Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce's client in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a Mid-Level Golang Backend Developer to build and support high-performance, scalable backend systems. This role will focus on developing robust web applications, messaging-based backend services, and distributed systems using modern cloud-native and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate has strong backend experience in Golang, exposure to microservices architecture, and hands-on experience building, deploying, and supporting production-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang
* Build and support web applications and messaging-based systems (MQ/event-driven architecture)
* Develop high-performance, scalable applications optimized for reliability and speed
* Deploy and manage applications in Kubernetes-based environments
* Monitor live systems, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product)

Participate in the full software lifecycle:
* Development
* Build and deployment
* Monitoring and alerting

Work with DevOps pipelines to:
* Build and deploy applications
* Consume services across environments
* Ensure smooth production releases

REQUIREMENTS:
* 3-5 years of total experience
* 3+ years of hands-on experience with Golang (Go)
* Prior backend development experience in at least one of the following:
* Experience building production-grade backend systems
* Experience working with: Message queues/event-driven systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
* Solid understanding of databases (SQL or NoSQL)
* Understanding of how services are built, deployed, and consumed in production environments

Strong understanding of:
* Backend architecture
* REST APIs & microservices
* Distributed systems

Hands-on experience with:
* Kubernetes (deploy, manage, scale applications)
* CI/CD pipelines (build, deploy, automate)

Experience with:
* Application monitoring
* Logging and alerting systems

Tools & Technologies:
* Languages: Golang (primary), plus C#/Java/Python
* Frameworks/APIs: REST, microservices architecture
* Cloud & DevOps: Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
* Messaging: Kafka, RabbitMQ (or similar MQ systems)
* Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB (or similar)

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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