Golang Developer

VSG Business Solutions•Menlo Park, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications and services. The role calls for strong software engineering fundamentals, expertise in Golang or Java-based development, and experience building distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications. The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who thrives in an Agile environment and is passionate about delivering robust, scalable solutions.

Requirements

Strong expertise in Golang development and a solid understanding of software design principles and architecture patterns.
Experience in Java development.
Strong understanding of design patterns, data structures and algorithms, Object-Oriented Design (OOD), and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA).
Experience designing and developing REST, SOAP, and gRPC APIs.
Hands-on experience with relational databases and SQL query optimization.
Strong experience working in UNIX/Linux environments.
Knowledge of UNIX shell scripting, Perl, or KornShell (KSH).
Familiarity with cloud technologies, containers, Kubernetes, Docker, and service mesh architectures.
Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of C++.
Knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate frameworks.
Experience with batch processing and automation scripts.
Exposure to distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
Understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging frameworks.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Creative thinking and a proactive approach to challenges.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Experience working in SCRUM, Agile, and iterative development environments.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance applications using Golang and modern software engineering practices.
Build and maintain scalable microservices and distributed systems following Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.
Develop and consume REST, SOAP, and gRPC services, with a focus on extensibility, reusability, and performance.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions using containers and service mesh technologies.
Write efficient, optimized SQL queries and interact with relational databases such as Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms.
Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
Implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes.
Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.
Develop and maintain UNIX shell scripts for automation and operational support activities.
Work with stakeholders in Agile/SCRUM teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.