Software Engineer, Software Engineering (Golang)

ITCAN PTE. LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Singapore is looking for a skilled Go (Golang) Developer to join their engineering team at the customer site. The role involves developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate should have 1-5 years of experience in backend development with Go and be proficient in RESTful API design and microservices. Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with enterprise clients in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of hands-on experience in backend development with Go.
• Good understanding of concurrency and Go channels.
• Experience with microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient Go code.
• Develop RESTful APIs for integration with other systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.

Skills

Backend development using Go (Golang)

RESTful API design

SQL/NoSQL databases

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Go (Golang) Developer to join our engineering team and work directly at the customer site. The candidate will be responsible for developing, testing, and maintaining high-performance backend services and APIs using Go. The ideal candidate should have hands‑on experience in building scalable, secure, and efficient applications and be comfortable working in a fast-paced client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Go (Golang) code.
• Develop RESTful APIs and backend services for integration with frontend and third‑party systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including DevOps, QA, and frontend engineers to deliver robust solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in Go development.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to technical documentation and maintain version control using Git.
• Work closely with customer’s technical teams to align deliverables and ensure smooth integration with existing systems.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1–5 years of hands‑on experience in backend development using Go (Golang).
• Good understanding of concurrency, goroutines, and Go channels.
• Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is preferred.
• Good understanding of software design patterns, testing frameworks, and version control (Git).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a customer environment.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Prior experience working on‑site with enterprise clients or within large‑scale distributed systems.
• Prior experience working as a Go‑lang developer.
• Exposure to agile methodologies and sprint‑based delivery cycles.