Senior Golang Developer

Aqary Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Golang Developer to join their team. In this role, you will develop robust applications using Go, focusing on distributed systems and scalable architectures. You will work closely with product and design teams to implement features, manage APIs, and ensure software quality through comprehensive testing. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a strong foundation in Go programming, and knowledge of cloud services and containerization technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software development with focus on Go programming.
• Expertise in designing scalable architectures for distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of database management systems, both SQL and NoSQL.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust Go code for distributed systems.
• Design and implement software solutions and system architectures.
• Create and manage RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

Skills

Golang programming

Distributed systems

GraphQL

RESTful APIs

gRPC

Unit testing

Integration testing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 08/14/2025

We are searching for a Golang Developer who is not only proficient in Go programming but also has extensive experience with distributed systems, system design, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, gRPCs, and testing methodologies. This role involves building scalable, high-performance applications by leveraging your deep understanding of these technologies. Working closely with our product and design teams, you will play a key role in defining feature specifications and driving the development of our next-gen products.

Develop and maintain robust Go code for distributed systems, focusing on performance, scalability, and reliability.

Design and implement efficient system architectures and software solutions.

Create and manage RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and gRPC interfaces for internal and external use.

Ensure comprehensive coverage with unit and integration tests, maintaining high-quality software.

Collaborate on feature design, development, and deployment, promoting innovation and quality.

Mentor junior developers, review code, and share knowledge to enhance team skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on Go programming, distributed system design, and scalable architectures.
• Expertise in GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and gRPCs.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.
• Solid understanding of database management, both SQL and NoSQL.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork skills.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and microservices architecture.
• Strong background in agile methodologies and software development life cycles.