Golang Developer

VLink Inc; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc. is seeking a Golang Developer with Java to build scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. The role spans polyglot environments, focusing on distributed, cloud-native applications and fault-tolerant services.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with Golang and Java, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions at scale.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years IT experience (consulting preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
• Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
• Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Build scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability
• Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services
• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
• Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices

Skills

Golang

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

gRPC

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

Git

CI/CD

Communication

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time

About VLink:

Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

Title: Golang Developer with Java | Microservices

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

VLink seeking a Golang Developer with Java to build scalable, high-performance systems and APIs. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in polyglot environments, working across modern backend technologies to design and deliver distributed, cloud-native applications. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, reliable, and efficient systems that operate at scale, as well as solve complex engineering challenges with real business impact within a culture that is focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 8 - 10+ years of overall IT experience (consulting experience preferred)
• Strong hands-on experience in Golang and/or Java backend development
• Experience with Spring Boot (for Java) or strong Go expertise
• Experience building REST APIs and/or gRPC services
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working in polyglot environments (Go + Java) .
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) .
• Exposure to event-driven architectures . Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) .
• Experience with high-scale distributed systems

Your future duties and responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and/or Java (Spring Boot)
• Build clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and gRPC services
• Write scenario-based tests (Cucumber or similar frameworks)
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design decisions
• Build scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant systems
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability

Microservices & Integration:

• Develop and maintain microservices-based architectures
• Integrate with internal platforms and third-party services
• Work with messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ

Data & Persistence:

• Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Ensure high performance, availability, and data integrity
• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Use Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines

Performance & Security

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve system performance
• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, and data protection
• Maintain documentation and follow version control best practices

Other Information:

• Skills:
• Cucumber
• GIT
• Go
• Microservices
• NoSQL
• Spring Boot
• Java

Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.