Golang Developer

CGI•Lafayette, LA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Go programming, microservices architecture, and cloud-based environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, reliable, and secure applications. You will also be part of high performing agile team that designs, builds and deploys scalable API's across multiple platforms. If you are looking for a new challenge, this role is for you. This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office (Hybrid)

Requirements

8+ years of IT experience with 3–5 years in architecture/consulting roles
Strong proficiency in Golang (Go) 3+ years
Experience with REST APIs / gRPC
Knowledge of microservices architecture
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
Understanding of concurrency (goroutines, channels)
Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
Knowledge of event-driven architecture
Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Experience with high-load or distributed systems

Responsibilities

Backend Development
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang
Build efficient, reusable, and reliable code
Develop RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services
System Design Participate in system architecture and design decisions
Develop scalable and distributed systems
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability Microservices & Integration
Build and maintain microservices-based architecture
Integrate third-party APIs and internal services
Work with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) Database Management
Design and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL like PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Write efficient queries and ensure data integrity
Optimize database performance Cloud & DevOps Collaboration
Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines Performance Optimization
Monitor and improve application performance
Identify bottlenecks and fix scalability issues Security & Best Practices
Implement security and data protection measures
Follow coding standards, version control, and documentation practices