Golang Developer

Artifintech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Artifintech is seeking an experienced Go backend engineer to design and develop scalable microservices and distributed systems. You will implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust data-driven services.

The role emphasizes secure API design, containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes, and cloud-based infrastructure across AWS/GCP/Azure. Strong testing and code-review practices are required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Go (Golang) with hands-on backend experience.
• Experience designing and building microservices architectures.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT and API security practices.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes in CI/CD pipelines.
• Cloud deployment experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Unit/integration testing in Go and automation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services in Go.
• Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs and microservice endpoints.
• Build distributed systems with high availability and performance.
• Ensure security, authentication, and authorization at the API level.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA for CI/CD and testing.
• Participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Optimize performance, memory usage, and scalability.
• Integrate with SQL/NoSQL databases and messaging queues.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Backend development

Microservices

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

OpenID/OAuth/JWT

Distributed systems

SQL/NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

CI/CD

Testing (Go)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

OAuth 2.0

JWT

Job description

US Citizen, Green Card, H-1B, OPT-EAD, CPT, Other

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Go (Golang).

Build high-performance applications and distributed systems using Golang.

Develop and implement RESTful APIs, GraphQL APIs, and backend services.

Design and develop microservices-based architectures using Golang.

Implement concurrent programming using Goroutines, Channels, and Go routines synchronization.

Develop reusable packages, libraries, and application components.

Integrate backend applications with relational and NoSQL databases.

Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis for database development.

Implement authentication and authorization using OAuth 2.0, JWT, and API security standards.

Develop asynchronous processing and messaging solutions using Kafka and RabbitMQ.

Optimize application performance, memory utilization, and response times.

Build and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

Develop cloud-native applications using AWS, Azure, or GCP services.

Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or similar tools.

Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated test cases using Go testing frameworks.

Troubleshoot application issues, perform debugging, and resolve production defects.

Participate in code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices.

Collaborate with architects, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.

Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and technical discussions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.