GoLang Backend Tech Lead - Microservices Architect (Hybrid Tampa)

Programmers.io; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Programmers.io in Tampa, FL, is seeking a GoLang Tech Lead to drive backend architecture and implementation. You will lead a team of engineers, design scalable microservices, and ensure robust, secure services powering our applications.

Requirements include 6+ years in Golang, deep PostgreSQL expertise, REST and gRPC API design, Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure). You will collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams while mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on Golang development.
• Strong PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
• Experience building RESTful and gRPC services.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Cloud and DevOps experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of backend services in Go.
• Architect scalable, secure microservices and mentor engineers.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps to define requirements.
• Perform code reviews and ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor performance and guide performance tuning.

Skills

Golang

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

gRPC

Microservices

Cloud / DevOps

CI/CD

Git

Testing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Git

Job description

Programmers.io in Tampa, FL, is seeking a GoLang Tech Lead to drive backend architecture and implementation. You will lead a team of engineers, design scalable microservices, and ensure robust, secure services powering our applications.

Requirements include 6+ years in Golang, deep PostgreSQL expertise, REST and gRPC API design, Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud experience (AWS/GCP/Azure). You will collaborate with DevOps, frontend, and product teams while mentoring junior engineers.