Golang Developer

Persistent Systems; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Education sponsorship

Long service awards

Job summary

Persistent Systems is seeking an experienced Go developer to design and build scalable microservices for global payment platforms. You will work on high-performance systems, ensuring sub-millisecond latency and robust security practices while mentoring distributed teams in a hybrid Dublin office.

The role requires 10+ years in software development, with fintech experience and strong API, REST/gRPC, and cloud-native tooling expertise. A competitive salary and education sponsorship are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of career software development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven track record in large-scale enterprise fintech, fraud management, or real-time payments projects.

Responsibilities

• Write scalable Go code for global payment platforms.
• Architect and optimize high-volume systems with sub-millisecond latency.
• Automate build and deployment via Jenkins and Terraform.
• Apply strict security controls including PAM and Teleport.
• Lead architecture decisions and mentor distributed engineering teams.

Skills

Golang

Microservices

API

Education

Degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor’s mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2026.

About Position:

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Experience: 8+ years
• Job Type: Contract
• Hybrid (3 days a week in office)
• Mandatory Mention 3 skills: Golang, microservices, API

Role Description -

• Microservices Design & Development: Write scalable, robust, and maintainable code in Golang to support complex, global payment platforms.
• High-Performance Scaling: Architect and optimize systems to handle massive transaction volumes at sub-millisecond latency.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Automate build, operate, and runtime environments using CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
• Security & Compliance: Apply strict information security protocols, including Privileged Access Management (PAM) and Teleport.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Drive technical architecture, scope projects, and mentor junior engineers within geographically distributed teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Languages: Expert-level proficiency in Go (Golang), often paired with Java (Spring Boot) or Python.
• Frameworks/APIs: Experience with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and microservices architecture.
• Cloud & DevOps: Cloud-native environments with Docker and Kubernetes, alongside CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Data Stores: Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Tools: Configuration management and provisioning via Terraform, Ansible, or Chef.

Qualifications & Experience

• Typically 10+ years of career software development experience.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven track record in working on large-scale enterprise solutions in the fintech, fraud management, or real-time payments sector.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind