Senior Software Developer (Microservices - GoLang)

Entrust; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Entrust is seeking a Senior Software Developer (GoLang) in Cambridge for a hybrid role with on-site days. You will design, implement and deploy microservices in GoLang within a cloud-native setup, shaping API design, testing and integration with the cloud ops function.

The ideal candidate brings extensive Go experience, microservices expertise and strong collaboration skills. Key responsibilities include developing RESTful services, containerized deployments, and contributing to architecture

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in GoLang.
• Strong knowledge of microservice architecture, design patterns and RESTful API design.
• Experience in cloud-native environments, containers and GoLang testing frameworks.
• Proficient with Git, JIRA and Atlassian tooling.
• Experience with MongoDB and designing system documentation (LLD/HLD/UML).

Skills

GoLang

Microservices

Agile

OpenAPI 3.0

GoLang testing

Atlassian tools

Git/JIRA

MongoDB

Debugging

Design docs

8+ years experience

Communication

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD Jenkins

AI experience

Job description

Job title: Senior Software Developer (Microservices - GoLang)

Location: Cambridge (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)

Job type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Microservices Developer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying microservices using GoLang within a cloud-native environment. This role requires a strong understanding of Golang programming language, microservice architecture, containerization, and cloud technologies. You will work closely with other developers and cloud operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software.

Mandatory Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years of experience in GoLang.
• Strong understanding of microservice architecture, principles, and design patterns.
• Should have knowledge of developing microservice using Agile Methodology.
• Experience in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs (OpenAPI 3.0).
• Proficiency in writing unit, integration, functional tests and System test using GoLang testing frameworks.
• Experience using Atlassian tools for project management and collaboration.
• Solid understanding of Git and JIRA.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Should have good working knowledge and configuration knowledge of MongoDB.
• Strong Debugging skills.
• Should have working experience in Design document creation ( LLD,HLD,UML,API Specification etc.,)

Desired Skills

• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins.
• Experience of using AI will be added advantage.