Go Backend Engineer - Voice-Driven Retrieval

GCS Recruitment; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Golang Developer to join a cutting-edge voice-driven content retrieval project. You will build secure, scalable backend services on Linux, focusing on authentication and containerization.

You’ll contribute to design discussions, document processes, and translate business requirements into technical tasks. Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams and opportunities to grow expertise in GoLang, Linux, and distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of GoLang development experience.
• 2 years of C programming (preferred).
• 6 years of programming experience on Linux OS.
• 2 years of Python/JavaScript experience.
• Experience with containerization and open-source components.

Responsibilities

• Develop new functional features in GoLang for voice-based content retrieval.
• Debug and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability.
• Maintain high standards for code quality and implement optimized solutions.
• Participate in solution design sessions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Document solutions and break down business requirements into technical tasks.
• Estimate effort accurately and deliver within timelines.
• Reverse engineer existing code to enhance legacy components.

Skills

GoLang

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

PKI

SSH

LDAP/AD

DNS

PAM authentication

SSO/MFA

GitHub

SQL/NoSQL

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Job Description: Golang Developer

Position Overview

We are seeking a Golang Developer to join a cutting-edge project focused on voice-driven content retrieval. The ideal candidate will have strong backend development skills, deep Linux expertise, and experience with authentication and containerization technologies. This role involves building secure, scalable services that enable real-time voice interactions for content access.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new functional features in GoLang for voice-based content retrieval.
• Debug and resolve software defects to ensure system reliability.
• Maintain high standards for code quality and implement optimized solutions.
• Participate in solution design sessions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Document solutions and break down business requirements into technical tasks.
• Estimate effort accurately and deliver within timelines.
• Reverse engineer existing code to enhance legacy components.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with GoLang programming.
• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments.
• Solid Linux background, including:
• PKI certificate management.
• SSH key management.
• Understanding of Active Directory/LDAP, user/group structures, LDAP queries, and filters.
• Experience with open-source components such as DNS, certificates, LDAP schema, and PAM authentication modules.
• Knowledge of Access and Authentication mechanisms (SSO, MFA).
• Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub).
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of GoLang development experience.
• 2 years of C programming (preferred).
• 6 years of programming experience on Linux OS.
• 2 years of Python/JavaScript experience.
• Knowledge of reverse engineering techniques.

Soft Skills

• Self-driven and proactive.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in design discussions.

What You'll Learn & Grow

• Gain hands-on experience building scalable, voice-driven backend applications.
• Deepen your expertise in GoLang, Linux, and distributed systems.
• Work with modern containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strengthen your knowledge of authentication, identity management, and enterprise security practices.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.