Golang Developer

Cognizant; Bengaluru, Mysuru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a skilled Golang Developer in Bengaluru to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs. The role involves building scalable systems in cloud-native and microservices environments.

The ideal candidate will have 6-11 years of experience with Golang, strong knowledge of RESTful APIs, and skills in SQL/NoSQL databases. This position is a full-time role in the IT Services & Consulting industry, offering a hybrid work mode.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Golang (Go).
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and concurrency.
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Familiarity with Git and version control practices.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang.
• Build scalable, high-availability RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps.
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security.
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

Golang (Go)

REST APIs

Microservices architecture

Data structures

Algorithms

Concurrency

SQL / NoSQL databases

Git

Linux/Unix environments

Job description

Job Description

Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid
Experience: 6-11 years

We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Go (Golang), building scalable systems, and working in cloud-native and microservices-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang
• Build scalable, high-availability RESTful APIs and microservices
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, QA, and DevOps
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security
• Participate in code reviews and follow best engineering practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues

Required Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Golang (Go)
• Experience building REST APIs and microservices architecture
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and concurrency
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Familiarity with Git and version control practices
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix environments

Job Classification

Industry: IT Services & Consulting
Functional Area / Department: Engineering - Software & QA
Role Category: Software Development
Role: Software Development - Other
Employment Type: Full time

Contact Details

Company: Cognizant
Location(s): Bengaluru

Ability to work in a team environment with members of varying skill levels. Highly motivated. Learns quickly.