Senior Golang Developer

ProxifyProxify·Remote(CET (+/- 3 hours))
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled backend developers continues to surge, Golang expertise is becoming a highly sought-after skill in the remote job market. With the rise of distributed systems and microservices, companies like Proxify are looking for talented professionals to architect and scale complex backend systems. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their proficiency in Golang, concurrency, and cloud-based technologies.

Job Description

About the Role

Proxify is seeking a Senior Golang Developer to join one of their high-growth client teams. As a master of building high-performance, concurrent backend systems, you will architect and scale modular services that handle complex business logic at high velocity.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, maintainable Go services from scratch or enhance existing modular systems
  • Audit and optimize code for CPU and memory efficiency, ensuring low-latency response times
  • Lead peer code reviews and establish coding standards

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 3 years focused heavily on Golang
  • Deep understanding of Go's concurrency primitives, including race conditions, sync packages, and context management
  • Proven experience designing Microservices and distributed systems using patterns like CQRS or Event Sourcing

Nice to Have

  • Experience with message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases like Redis or MongoDB

How to Stand Out

  • To stand out, showcase your expertise in Golang by sharing examples of complex backend systems you've designed and implemented.
  • Highlight your understanding of concurrency primitives and how you've applied them in previous projects.
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with microservices and distributed systems, and how you've handled scalability and performance issues.
  • Make sure your portfolio includes examples of your work with Golang, including any open-source projects or contributions.
  • Research Proxify's technology stack and be ready to discuss how your skills align with their needs.
  • Practice explaining technical concepts in simple terms, as you'll be working with a global team and communicating with non-technical stakeholders.

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