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Golang Backend Tech Lead

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Summary

Tech lead role designing, building, and maintaining Golang microservices and REST/gRPC APIs backed by PostgreSQL, using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure). Day to day involves architecting scalable backend systems, code reviews, and mentoring engineers.

Role Descriptions:

  • We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer with expertise in the Go programming language (Golang) to join our dynamic team.
  • As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our applications and services.
  • Your role will involve collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers, to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business requirements.
  • Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain microservices and APIs using Golang.
  • Database Management: Work extensively with PostgreSQL, optimizing queries and ensuring high availability.
  • API Design & Integration: Develop RESTful and gRPC APIs for seamless integration with frontend and third-party services.
  • Code Quality & Performance: Write clean, maintainable, and high-performance code with unit testing and CI/CD integration.
  • Exception Handling , debugging, and troubleshooting
  • TypeScript & Frontend Collaboration (Added Advantage): Work closely with frontend teams using TypeScript for seamless API integration.
  • Scalability & Security: Implement best practices for scalability, security, and fault tolerance in a cloud-native environment.
  • Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including product managers, DevOps, and frontend engineers.


Required Skills & Experience:

  • Golang Expertise: 6+ years of hands-on experience in Golang development.
  • Database Skills: Strong experience with PostgreSQL, including database design, indexing, and optimization.
  • API Development: Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs and gRPC services.
  • Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Cloud & DevOps: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Testing & Debugging: Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and debugging techniques.
  • Version Control: Strong experience with Git and collaborative workflows.
  • Frontend Collaboration (Nice to Have): Exposure to TypeScript, React, or Node.js is a plus.


Key responsibilities:

  • Include leading the design and development of backend services using Go.
  • The tech lead will architect scalable software solutions and mentor engineering teams.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliverables is essential. The role also involves conducting code reviews and managing project timelines.
  • Essential Skills: Good to have experience with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools is beneficial.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning and scalability challenges in backend systems is a plus.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices would be advantageous.
  • Must have strong expertise in Go programming and experience in leading software development teams.
  • Proficiency in software architecture and design principles is essential.
  • Familiarity with best practices in code quality and performance optimization is required.
  • Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers is also crucial.
  • Experience Required: 8-10


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