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Senior Golang Backend Developer (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes)

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Job Description

(Hybrid/Onsite)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Golang Backend Developer to join our engineering team and develop secure, scalable backend applications in a Linux-based environment. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Golang , container technologies, Linux systems, and enterprise authentication mechanisms. This role involves designing and developing new features, troubleshooting complex issues, integrating with identity management systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Golang .

· Develop new functional features and enhance existing applications.

· Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve software defects.

· Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code while following best practices.

· Refactor existing code to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.

· Participate in solution design discussions and technical planning sessions.

· Translate business requirements into technical solutions.

· Estimate development effort and deliver assigned tasks within project timelines.

· Create and maintain technical documentation.

· Analyze and understand existing code through reverse engineering when required.

· Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams throughout the software development lifecycle.

 

Required Skills & Qualifications

· Strong hands-on experience with Golang (Go)development.

· Strong Linux experience, including system administration and development in Linux environments.

· Experience with Docker and Kubernetes .

· Experience managing SSH keys , PKI certificates , and certificate lifecycle management.

· Strong understanding of LDAP , Active Directory , user/group management, LDAP queries, and LDAP filters.

· Experience with enterprise authentication technologies such as Single Sign-On (SSO)and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) .

· Experience working with open-source authentication and security components, including DNS, PAM, LDAP schema, or certificate libraries.

· Experience using Git/GitHub for source code management.

· Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.

· Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

 

Preferred Qualifications

· 2+ years of professional experience developing applications with Golang .

· 6+ years of software development experience in Linux environments.

· 2+ years of programming experience with C .

· Experience with Python or JavaScript .

· Experience building backend services or microservices in enterprise environments.

· Familiarity with secure access management and identity solutions.

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