Software Engineer - Golang

Whitecloak; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitecloak is seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems in collaboration with cross-functional teams. You will build features with Go and Kafka, contribute to secure architecture, and participate in Kubernetes deployments.

The role also involves optimizing Redis caching and PostgreSQL queries, plus mentoring junior developers to uphold coding standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree not necessarily required for entry-level?
• Strong collaboration and mentoring mindset
• Good grasp of software design patterns
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Detail-oriented with emphasis on code quality and testing

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
• Develop and enhance features using Go (Golang) and Kafka.
• Participate in architectural discussions around application security.
• Participate in Kubernetes deployment decisions and orchestration.
• Optimize Redis for caching and data storage.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema and queries.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Job description

As a Software Engineer, you will be integral to the design, development, and maintenance of our software systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance project success and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement software solutions.
2. Develop and enhance features using Go (Golang) and Kafka.
3. Participate in architectural discussions and decisions involving application security.
4. Participate in architectural decisions related to Kubernetes (K8s) deployments.
5. Optimize Redis for caching and data storage.
6. Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema and queries.
7. Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
2. 3+ years of professional development experience.
3. Proficiency in Go (Golang) and Kafka.
4. Understanding of advanced programming design patterns.
5. Understanding of advanced programming principles and when/how to use them.
6. Familiarity with Kubernetes (K8s) for container orchestration.
7. Experience with Redis and PostgreSQL.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience with high scalability and high availability systems.
2. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
3. Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
4. Experience in mentoring or leading development teams.
5. Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.