Software Engineer - Golang

Hammerjack Pty Ltd; Philippines; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hammerjack Pty Ltd is seeking a Software Engineer to help design, develop, and maintain scalable software systems using Go and Kafka. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust solutions.

You will work with Kubernetes, Redis, and PostgreSQL, participate in security discussions, and mentor junior developers to build high-quality software and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

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

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 and decisions involving application security.
• Participate in architectural decisions related to Kubernetes (K8s) deployments.
• Optimize Redis for caching and data storage.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema and queries.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Kafka

Kubernetes

Redis

PostgreSQL

Design patterns

Advanced programming concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI/CD tools

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.

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 and decisions involving application security.
• Participate in architectural decisions related to Kubernetes (K8s) deployments.
• Optimize Redis for caching and data storage.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schema and queries.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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