Golang Developer | Microservices, REST API, Cloud (AWS), Docker, CICD, FinanceFintech Experience

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Golang Developer to join our development team in this role you will design develop and maintain backend microservices and APIs utilizing Golang ensuring scalable secure and high-performing applications. Your contributions will support ongoing digital initiatives enhance system integrations and maintain high-quality software delivery. Collaborating with cross-functional teams you will contribute to a fast-paced environment focused on building reliable and efficient backend solutions.

Software Requirements

• Required: Golang (version 1.16) Docker Buildkite Git relational databases (PostgreSQL) NoSQL databases (DynamoDB) API design tools (Postman or similar)

• Preferred: Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform CloudFormation) observability tools (Datadog CloudWatch) AWS services (Lambda EventBridge SQS/SNS)

• Experience level: Practical experience with cloud-native backend development containerization and CI/CD pipelines is essential

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Golang

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to create scalable secure and reliable service components

• Support existing applications through debugging optimization and performance enhancements

• Integrate backend services with databases messaging systems and internal APIs

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups planning and code reviews

• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines to enable rapid and reliable releases

• Write and maintain clear technical documentation for developed applications and APIs

• Actively troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting system performance and stability

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Golang (1.16) SQL

  • Preferred: Additional scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation

• Databases/Data Management:

  • PostgreSQL DynamoDB or equivalent NoSQL/Relational databases

• Cloud Technologies:

  • AWS (preferred) with understanding of core services like EC2 Lambda S3 SQS API Gateway

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • REST API design Microservice architecture API testing tools (Postman)

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Git Buildkite or similar CI/CD tools Agile/Scrum practices Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)

• Security Protocols:

  • Basic understanding of OAuth2 JWT secure API design and secure coding practices

Experience Requirements

• 34 years of hands-on experience developing backend applications with Golang

• Demonstrable experience building and scaling microservices in a cloud environment

• Experience integrating with databases message brokers (Kafka SQS EventBridge)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker)

• Industry experience in finance fintech or regulated sectors is advantageous but not mandatory

• Alternative: Extensive enterprise backend development with other programming languages supplemented with Golang learning

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design implement and optimize backend microservices and APIs in Golang

• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams during development testing and deployment cycles

• Monitor troubleshoot and optimize application performance and reliability

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

• Write and review code conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices

• Update technical documentation user guides and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Proven experience with Golang application development and microservices architecture

• Good understanding of RESTful API design security best practices and database management

• Certification in cloud services (AWS Cloud Practitioner Solutions Architect or similar) is a plus

• Strong motivation for continuous learning and professional growth

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on clean efficient code

• Effective team collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently own tasks and deliver high-quality work within deadlines

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and technological updates

• Attention to detail quality and best practices in software development

• Commitment to producing reliable maintainable and scalable code

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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