Golang Developer (no third parties please)

PeerSource; Loveland (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

PeerSource is seeking experienced Golang Developers for contract roles, with a hybrid option in the Denver/Fort Collins, CO area and fully remote eligibility across the US. The team values scalable backend services, REST APIs, and strong collaboration with product and QA teams.

Candidates should have 2-5+ years in software development, Golang expertise, and experience with AWS, MySQL, Docker, and CI/CD. React experience is a plus, and a CS degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of software development experience, at least 1 year in Golang
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases
• Experience with AWS cloud services, Git workflows, and automated testing
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, clean architecture, scalability, and Agile practices
• Front-end experience with React is highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/SE or equivalent
• Experience with Node.js, Docker, CI/CD, IaC, microservices, Kubernetes, and observability tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend features and services using Golang
• Build and maintain REST APIs and integrate with relational databases
• Improve performance, reliability, security, and maintainability of applications
• Write clean, well-tested code and develop automated unit/integration tests
• Review pull requests and provide technical feedback
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide remediation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across SDLC
• Contribute to engineering standards and documentation while mentoring others

Skills

Golang

REST APIs

MySQL

AWS

Git workflows

Unit testing

Agile/Scrum

React

Docker

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Observability tools

Node.js

Infrastructure as code

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

Kubernetes

AWS

Relational databases

Job description

PeerSource is currently recruiting for multiple Golang Developers on a Contract basis. This role would ideally be hybrid in the Denver/Fort Collins, CO area, but open to fully remote from anywhere in the US. No third parties please!

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, develop, and enhance scalable applications with a strong emphasis on Golang backend development. This position will contribute across the software development lifecycle, including application architecture, API development, testing, production support, and technical improvements while collaborating with product, QA, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable application features and backend services using Golang.
• Build and maintain REST APIs and integrate applications with relational databases and other services.
• Maintain and improve existing applications with an emphasis on performance, reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Write clean, well-tested code and develop automated unit and integration tests.
• Review pull requests, contribute technical feedback, and participate in application architecture and design discussions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application and production issues.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product, and other cross-functional teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to engineering standards, technical documentation, and development best practices while providing technical guidance to less experienced developers as appropriate.

Required Skills

• 2-5+ years of software development experience, at least 1 year of which in Golang / Go. We are open to both junior and senior-level skill sets.
• Strong experience developing backend services with Golang and designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with MySQL or other relational databases, including database design and optimization.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, Git workflows, and automated unit and integration testing.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns, clean architecture principles, application scalability, and Agile/Scrum development practices.
• Front-end development experience with React is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience with Node.js, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, microservices architecture, Kubernetes/container orchestration, and monitoring, logging, or observability tools is preferred.

No third parties. If you are a third party and still contact us, we will put you on a permanent blacklist.

PeerSource is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan.