Software Engineer - GoLang (Contractual role)

Proximity Works; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Part time

Job summary

Proximity Works in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a hands-on Golang Developer to build scalable backend services powering our core platform. You will craft high‑quality, production‑ready code and contribute to critical platform initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of backend experience with Golang, distributed systems, MySQL, Kafka, and AWS, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment with strong ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of backend experience with Golang.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Hands-on AWS cloud experience.
• Experience building event-driven systems using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices and REST APIs.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to own features from development to deployment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang.
• Build and optimize APIs, microservices, and distributed systems for high availability and performance.
• Contribute to platform migrations (e.g., Media Pipeline Migration to Temporal; Communication Platform Migration).
• Work with MySQL, Kafka, and AWS to build reliable systems.
• Write clean, well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Participate in system design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features—from development to deployment and monitoring.

Skills

Golang

Distributed systems

REST APIs

Debugging

Problem solving

Ownership

Communication

Tools

Kafka

AWS

MySQL

Job description

A Golang Developer is responsible for building scalable, high-performance backend services that power Pocket FM's core platform. This role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, ownership, and the ability to develop reliable distributed systems that handle large-scale user traffic.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on backend engineer with experience in Golang, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and event-driven architectures. You will work closely with engineering teams on critical platform initiatives and contribute to building robust, production-ready services.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang.
• Build and optimize APIs, microservices, and distributed systems for high availability and performance.
• Contribute to key platform migration initiatives, including:
• Media Pipeline Migration to Temporal
• Communication Platform Migration
• Work with MySQL, Kafka, and AWS to build reliable, fault-tolerant systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Take end-to-end ownership of features—from development and testing to deployment and monitoring.
• Continuously improve code quality, developer productivity, and engineering processes.

Candidates who demonstrate:

• 2–3 years of hands‑on experience in backend development using Golang.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Experience working with MySQL or other relational databases.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services.
• Experience building event‑driven systems using Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and REST APIs.
• Strong debugging, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with a high level of ownership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Smart, ambitious engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems.
• Individuals who take ownership beyond implementation and actively contribute to the team’s success.
• Engineers who are proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• Team players who thrive in collaborative, high‑impact environments rather than treating the role as a typical 9-to-5 job

Note

This is a 6-month contractual role, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business requirements.

• Best‑in‑class compensation.
• Opportunity to work on high‑scale products used by millions of users.
• Exposure to modern backend technologies and distributed systems.
• Learn from experienced engineers while working on critical platform migration projects.
• High ownership, rapid learning, and significant career growth opportunities.