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GoLang Developer
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Backend Engineer
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What this role officially is
software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification
Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.
Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer
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Job Description:We are looking for a skilled and passionate Golang Developer with expertise in various technologies such as JavaScript, PostgreSQL, GCP or AWS, HTML, CSS, and Tailwind. As a Golang Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining backend applications using the Go programming language. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain backend applications using the Go programming language.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to define, design, and implement new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Golang.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs into the backend architecture.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of backend applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Golang development.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms like GCP or AWS.
• Write unit tests and perform integration testing to ensure software quality.
Requirements:
• Strong experience in backend development using Golang.
• Proficiency in JavaScript for frontend development.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS for frontend development.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks/libraries like React, Vue.js, or Angular is a plus.
• Experience with CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Ability to write clean, modular, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Originally posted on Himalayas
Responsibilities:
• Develop and maintain backend applications using the Go programming language.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and project managers to define, design, and implement new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Golang.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration with frontend applications.
• Integrate third-party services and APIs into the backend architecture.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of backend applications.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, and propose effective solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies related to Golang development.
• Work closely with project managers and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high-quality code standards.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications on cloud platforms like GCP or AWS.
• Write unit tests and perform integration testing to ensure software quality.
Requirements:
• Strong experience in backend development using Golang.
• Proficiency in JavaScript for frontend development.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as GCP or AWS.
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS for frontend development.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks/libraries like React, Vue.js, or Angular is a plus.
• Experience with CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
• Understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Ability to write clean, modular, and well-documented code.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Originally posted on Himalayas