Golang Developer

Synechron; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Annual leave

Maternity & paternity leave

Insurance plan

Udemy for Business access

Career development

Job summary

Synechron seeks a highly skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications. The role requires hands-on experience with Golang, Java, and distributed systems, in an Agile environment, with emphasis on APIs and cloud-native solutions.

Responsibilities include building microservices, deploying CI/CD pipelines, and working with relational databases like Sybase, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Golang development and software design principles.
• Proficiency in Java; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Experience building distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native apps.
• Proficient in UNIX/Linux environments and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance applications using Golang and modern practices.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices and distributed systems following SOA principles.
• Develop and consume REST, SOAP, and gRPC services with focus on performance.
• Collaborate to design and implement cloud-native solutions using containers and service mesh.
• Write optimized SQL queries and work with relational databases such as Sybase/Oracle/PostgreSQL.

Skills

Golang

Java

C++

UNIX/Linux

REST API

SOAP API

gRPC

Microservices

SOA

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

SQL

Unix shell scripting

Agile/SCRUM

Spring Boot

JPA/Hibernate

Tools

Spring Boot

JPA/Hibernate

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

We are seeking a highly skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications and services. The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals, expertise in Golang or Java-based development, and experience building distributed systems, APIs, and cloud-native applications. The role requires a hands‑on engineer who thrives in an Agile environment and is passionate about delivering robust and scalable solutions.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Menlo Park, CA is $120k - $130k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, test, and deploy high-performance applications using Golang and modern software engineering practices.

Build and maintain scalable microservices and distributed systems following Object-Oriented Design (OOD) and Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) principles.

Develop and consume REST, SOAP, and gRPC services with a focus on extensibility, reusability, and performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions using containers and service mesh technologies.

Write efficient and optimized SQL queries and interact with relational databases such as Sybase, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms.

Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.

Implement CI/CD pipelines and contribute to continuous integration and deployment processes.

Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable fixes.

Develop and maintain UNIX shell scripts for automation and operational support activities.

Work closely with stakeholders in Agile/SCRUM teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in Golang development with a solid understanding of software design principles and architecture patterns.
• Experience in Java development; knowledge of C++ is a plus.
• Strong understanding of:
• Design Patterns
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
• Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
• Experience designing and developing APIs using:
• REST
• SOAP
• gRPC
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases and SQL query optimization.
• Strong experience working in UNIX/Linux environments.
• Knowledge of UNIX shell scripting, Perl, or KornShell (KSH).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, containers, Kubernetes, Docker, and service mesh architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and deployment automation.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of Spring, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate frameworks.
• Experience with batch processing and automation scripts.
• Exposure to distributed systems and event‑driven architectures.
• Understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging frameworks.

Preferred, but not required:

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Creative thinker with a proactive approach to challenges.

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Experience working in SCRUM, Agile, and iterative development environments.

We offer:

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.

A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).

Maternity & paternity leave plans.

A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).

Retirement savings plans.

A higher education certification policy.

Commuter benefits (varies by region).

Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.

On‑demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.

Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.

Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier‑one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.

A flat and approachable organization.

A truly diverse, fun‑loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.