Senior Golang Backend Developer (Linux, Docker, Kubernetes)
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Job Description
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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.
$116.35k - $210.33k
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