Golang Developer (4-8 yrs)

Job Title : Golang Developer

Experience : 4- 8 years

Location : Bangalore / Gurugram

Primary Skills : Golang

Roles and Responsibilities :

1. Software Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain applications using Golang.

- Write clean, scalable, and efficient code by adhering to Go best practices and conventions.

- Develop and deploy microservices, APIs, and backend systems using Go.

- Integrate third-party services, tools, and databases with Golang applications.

- Optimize application performance and ensure high availability and scalability.

2. System Architecture and Design :

- Collaborate with architects and lead developers to design the structure and components of the software.

- Participate in designing the overall architecture of applications, ensuring it's modular, maintainable, and secure.

- Define API contracts and integrate with frontend teams for seamless interaction between services and front-end systems.

3. Code Maintenance and Testing :

- Write unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability and maintainability.

- Perform code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.

- Fix bugs and troubleshoot issues in existing Golang-based applications.

- Continuously monitor and refactor the code to improve maintainability and readability.

4. Concurrency and Parallelism :

- Leverage Go's concurrency features, such as goroutines and channels, to write highly concurrent applications that scale efficiently.

- Ensure effective use of resources by implementing parallel processing and handling multiple requests simultaneously.

5. Database Management and Integration :

- Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases (such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) for data storage and retrieval.

- Write efficient queries and design database schemas that meet application needs while optimizing performance.

6. Collaboration with Cross-functional Teams :

- Work closely with other developers, product managers, and designers to understand the requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

- Participate in agile workflows, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Collaborate with DevOps for the deployment and continuous integration (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure smooth application releases.

7. Documentation :

- Write technical documentation and detailed code comments to make the codebase more understandable and maintainable.

- Document the design and development processes, API endpoints, and deployment procedures for better team collaboration and knowledge sharing.

8. Performance Optimization :

- Analyze and optimize Go applications for better speed and resource consumption.

- Use profiling tools and best practices to identify and mitigate performance bottlenecks.

- Implement caching strategies and use efficient algorithms to improve response time.

9. Security Implementation :

- Ensure secure coding practices and follow security guidelines when developing Go-based applications.

- Protect against common security threats, such as SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.

- Implement proper encryption and authentication mechanisms (e.g., OAuth, JWT).

10. Version Control and Collaboration Tools

- Use version control systems like Git to manage code and collaborate with other developers.

- Engage with project management and communication tools like JIRA, Slack, or Trello for efficient project tracking.

11. Continuous Learning :

- Stay updated with the latest developments in the Go language and related technologies.

- Continuously enhance programming skills and explore new libraries, tools, or frameworks to improve the software development process.

12. Deployment and Cloud Integration :

- Experience with cloud platforms (such as AWS, GCP, Azure) for deploying Go-based applications.

- Ensure that applications are containerized using Docker and managed with Kubernetes.

- Set up automated deployment pipelines and continuous integration for efficient delivery.