Senior Golang Developer - Remote Microservices & GraphQL Expert
Are you a seasoned Golang developer with expertise in building high-performance, distributed systems? We're seeking a Senior Golang Engineer to architect and implement robust microservices utilizing cutting-edge technologies including GraphQL, gRPC, Docker, MySQL, and Redis. This fully remote opportunity allows you to leverage your advanced technical capabilities while collaborating with exceptional professionals globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop fault-tolerant microservices architecture using Golang (Go 1.22+) with an emphasis on performance optimization.
- Architect and implement GraphQL APIs that balance flexibility with efficiency for modern client applications.
- Create robust gRPC services with Protocol Buffers to enable seamless inter-service communication.
- Develop containerized applications using Docker and implement effective deployment strategies.
- Design and optimize MySQL database schemas, queries, and indexes for maximum throughput.
- Implement sophisticated caching strategies with Redis to minimize latency in high-demand scenarios.
- Configure comprehensive monitoring solutions with Prometheus to ensure system reliability and performance.
- Conduct thorough code reviews that maintain architectural integrity and codebase quality.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues through systematic analysis and root cause determination.
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 3 years specifically focused on Golang development.
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing scalable microservices architectures in production environments.
- Advanced knowledge of GraphQL server implementation in Go, including schema design and resolver optimization.
- Proficiency with gRPC framework and Protocol Buffers for efficient service-to-service communication.
- Hands-on experience with Docker containerization and orchestration technologies.
- Strong command of MySQL database design principles, performance tuning, and query optimization.
- Practical experience implementing distributed caching strategies with Redis for high-throughput applications.
- Working knowledge of Prometheus monitoring, alerting, and metrics visualization.
- Expertise in concurrent programming and goroutine management in production Go applications.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
- Exceptional debugging skills and methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to produce clean, maintainable code with appropriate documentation and testing.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment automation.
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows for continuous delivery.
- Familiarity with major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their managed services.
- Experience with message brokers such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS.
- Understanding of security best practices for distributed systems and API authentication.
- Contributions to open-source Go projects or personal projects showcasing advanced Go patterns.
- Experience with performance profiling and optimization of Go applications under load.
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code using Terraform, Pulumi, or similar tools.
- Background implementing event-driven architectures and CQRS patterns.
- Previous work in financial technology, e-commerce, or other high-volume transaction systems.
What We Offer:
- 100% remote work environment with flexible scheduling to accommodate your productivity rhythm.
- Opportunity to solve complex technical challenges using modern approaches and technologies.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with your expertise and contributions.
- Continuous professional development through conference attendance and learning resources.
- Collaborative, ego-free environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
- Direct impact on product development and architectural decisions.
- Flat organizational structure that minimizes bureaucracy and maximizes effectiveness.
Join our engineering team to build sophisticated, scalable backend systems that power mission-critical applications. We value technical depth, pragmatic problem-solving, and a commitment to excellence. If you're ready to advance your career while working with a distributed team of exceptional engineers, we welcome your application.