Senior Golang Backend Developer (Docker & SQL/NoSQL)

We're seeking an experienced Golang Backend Developer to join our innovative team on a remote basis (Remote / Worldwide). In this role, you'll develop and maintain scalable backend systems using Golang, implement containerization with Docker, and work with both SQL and NoSQL databases. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in backend development with specialized expertise in Go programming language and modern cloud infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

- Design and develop high-performance, scalable backend services using Golang.

- Architect and implement microservices using Go's powerful concurrency features.

- Create and optimize RESTful APIs for frontend and third-party integrations.

- Containerize applications using Docker and implement efficient deployment strategies.

- Design and manage SQL and NoSQL database schemas and optimize query performance.

- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

- Implement comprehensive automated testing, including unit and integration tests.

- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for continuous deployment.

- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

- Troubleshoot and debug production issues in a timely manner.

- Document code, APIs, and technical specifications for knowledge sharing.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in Go development.

Required Skills

- 2+ years of hands-on development experience with Golang (Go 1.22+).

- 4+ years of overall backend development experience in any language.

- Proficient knowledge of Docker containerization and related workflows.

- Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimization.

- Practical knowledge of NoSQL solutions (MongoDB, Redis, etc.) for appropriate use cases.

- Excellent understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.

- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub/GitLab workflows.

- Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills.

- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following Go idioms.

- Good communication skills for effective collaboration in a remote team environment.

- Self-motivated attitude with the ability to work independently when needed.

Nice to Have

- Knowledge of Azure cloud platform and services (AKS, App Service, Azure Functions).

- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.

- Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

- Understanding of microservices architecture patterns and distributed systems.

- Experience with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or NATS.

- Contributions to open-source Go projects or personal projects on GitHub.

- Knowledge of infrastructure as code using Terraform, Pulumi, or ARM templates.

- Experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.

- Understanding of security best practices for backend systems and APIs.

- Experience with GraphQL as an alternative to REST APIs.