Remote Senior Golang Engineer

Kforce Inc; Carlsbad (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off for salaried employees

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking 3 remote Senior Golang Engineers to design, build and scale backend systems. You will develop RESTful services, optimize database schemas, and deploy containerized apps in cloud-native environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years backend experience, 3+ years in Go, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with CI/CD in Agile setups. Remote work options are available while solving challenging distributed systems problems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years backend software development experience.
• 3+ years hands-on Go (Golang) development.
• Strong PostgreSQL experience including schema design and tuning.
• Experience designing REST APIs and distributed services.
• Docker experience and containerized deployments.
• Agile development and modern CI/CD practices.
• Strong data structures, algorithms and design principles.
• Proficiency in additional backend languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Rust, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and service-based architectures.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data structures.
• Troubleshoot, refactor, and improve performance, reliability and maintainability.
• Develop and deploy containerized apps using cloud-native practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Support production environments and resolve complex issues.

Skills

Go (Golang)

Backend development

REST API design

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

PostgreSQL

CI/CD

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Carlsbad, CA that is seeking 3 Remote Senior Golang Engineers. Responsibilities:

• Senior Golang Engineer will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and service-based architectures
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data structures for performance and scalability
• Troubleshoot, refactor, and improve application performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using modern cloud-native practices
• As a Senior Golang Engineer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and deliver technical solutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support production environments and help resolve complex technical issues

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of backend software development experience
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience developing applications in Go (Golang)
• Strong experience with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning
• Experience designing and building REST APIs and distributed services
• Experience with Docker and containerized application deployment
• Experience working in Agile development environments and modern CI/CD practices
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Proficiency in one or more additional backend languages such as Java, C#, .NET, Rust, or similar
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architectures
• Experience with ORM frameworks and database abstraction layers
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern deployment technologies
• Experience integrating third‑party APIs and external systems
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.