GO developer

Urban Connect; United States; On-site; USD 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote Jobs is seeking an accomplished software developer to design and implement high-complexity backend and frontend components. You will craft client code that is efficient, scalable, secure, and well documented, gather requirements, participate in code reviews, and develop unit tests to ensure quality.

The role emphasizes autonomy, technical ownership, mentoring, cross-functional collaboration with product and QA, and staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Experience in building backend/frontend (JS) applications at scale.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (inheritance, polymorphism, classes, instances, properties).
• Good knowledge and experience with Design patterns, ORMs, UML.
• Good knowledge of REST API and serialization formats.
• Proficient in networking concepts, protocols, traffic generation/inspection tools.
• Solid experience with Linux CLI, bash scripting, and virtualization technologies.
• Solid experience with API testing tools (Postman, Swagger).
• Solid experience with version control tools (Git, Perforce, Bitbucket).
• Experienced with CI/CD Tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Expertise with defect tracking systems (Jira, TargetProcess, Mantis, Trello).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development (Scrum, Kanban).
• Good understanding of SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement high-complexity client code with emphasis on security, performance, and testability.
• Gather requirements, validate with the team, and maintain documentation.
• Contribute to code reviews and address complex bugs with quality focus.
• Develop unit tests to ensure quality of implemented modules.
• Deliver autonomous high-complexity tasks within defined architecture.
• Provide status tracking, reporting, and estimation using project tools.
• Contribute to repository management, branches, merges, etc.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and test coverage.
• Collaborate with product, design, and QA across the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior team members and promote best practices.
• Share knowledge and stay updated on industry trends.

Skills

4+ years development

Backend/Frontend (JS)

Object-Oriented Programming

Design patterns/ORMs/UML

REST API/Serialization

Networking concepts

Linux CLI/Bash/Virtualization

API testing tools

Version control tools

CI/CD tools

Defect tracking systems

Agile/Scrum

SDLC understanding

Requirements gathering/Unit tests/Docs

Medium-to-large systems experience

Architecture adaptation

Mentoring

Strong English communication

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Tools

Postman

Swagger

Git

Perforce

Bitbucket

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Jira

TargetProcess

Mantis

Job description

Job Location:

100% remote in Romania

Recruitment process:

• HR Call
• Technical interview

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implementation: Craft client code for high complexity tasks, code that is not just efficient, but also performant, testable, scalable, secure, and of the highest quality. Gather requirements, validate their understanding amongst the team, create and maintain relevant documentation. Contribute to code reviews, documentation, and addressing complex bug fixes with a focus on security, performance, and reliability. Develop unit tests to ensure appropriate quality of implemented modules.
• Autonomy in Complex Task Execution: Deliver high-complexity tasks independently within a defined architecture, specifically on existing engagements, ensuring consistency and alignment with project standards.
• Technical ownership: Execute activities within current methodology and upholding the highest quality standards. Provide accurate status tracking, reporting, and estimation using project methods and tools.
• Version Control Strategy: Contribute to creating the team's technical documentation and repository management practices, including tasks such as creating branches, pull requests, merges, etc.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for improving processes and unit tests coverage, contributing to the selection and implementation of advanced tools and technologies. Drive the adoption of advanced tools and practices that enhance product quality.
• Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams promoting effective communication and collaboration.
• Mentoring: Mentor junior team members and advocate for quality standards and good practices throughout the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge Sharing: Share knowledge and insights with the team, contributing to skill development and process refinement.
• Stay Informed on Industry Trends: Maintain awareness of new testing technologies, methodologies, and industry best practices. Share findings with the team and Technical Lead/PDM, suggesting ways to leverage new insights for improved quality and efficiency.
• Organization Culture and Development: Contribute to the implementation of the recruitment process.

Required experience:

• Development (4+ years) Python/Go/C/C embedded/Java programming skills with: Experience in building backend/frontend (JS) applications at scale.
• Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (inheritance, polymorphism, classes, instances, properties).
• Good knowledge and experience with Design patterns, ORMs, UML.
• Good knowledge of REST API and serialization formats.
• Proficient (3+ years) in Networking concepts, protocols, traffic generation/inspection tools.
• Solid experience with Linux CLI, bash scripting, and virtualization technologies.
• Solid experience with API testing tools e.g.: Postman, Swagger etc.
• Solid experience with version control tools e.g.: Git, Perforce, BitBucket etc.
• Experienced with CI/CD Tools e.g.: Jenkins, GitLab CI etc.
• Expertise with defect tracking systems (Jira, TargetProcess, Mantis, Trello).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum development (Scrum, Kanban).
• Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experienced as Software developer with proven success in requirements gathering, design, implementation, unit tests creation, code reviews and documentation.
• Experience in engineering software systems of medium-to-large scope and complexity.
• Solid demonstrated experience following and adapting high-level architecture to project and client needs.
• Experience in analyzing requirements, identifying unit test scenarios, and developing effective test cases.
• Continuous improvement mindset with ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
• Adaptability when managing multiple priorities.
• Ability to lead and mentor team members.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills in English, with ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Self-motivated with strong attention to detail.

Additional Preferred Experience:

• Professional certifications demonstrating commitment to best practices (Cloud certifications - AWS, Azure).
• In-depth understanding of both software development lifecycle (SDLC) and software testing lifecycle (STLC).
• Expertise in performance and scalability testing using industry-standard tools.