Golang Developer

Golang Developer


Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Louisiana, Lafayette

Position ID:J0326-2787


Employment Type: Full Time


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Position Description:


We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Go programming, microservices architecture, and cloud-based environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, reliable, and secure applications. You will also be part of high performing agile team that designs, builds and deploys scalable API's across multiple platforms.


If you are looking for a new challenge, this role is for you.


This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office (Hybrid)

Your future duties and responsibilities:


Backend Development
. Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang
. Build efficient, reusable, and reliable code
. Develop RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services
. System Design
Participate in system architecture and design decisions
. Develop scalable and distributed systems
. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
Microservices & Integration
. Build and maintain microservices-based architecture
. Integrate third-party APIs and internal services
. Work with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Database Management
. Design and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL like PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
. Write efficient queries and ensure data integrity
. Optimize database performance
Cloud & DevOps Collaboration
. Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
. Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
. Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines
Performance Optimization
. Monitor and improve application performance
. Identify bottlenecks and fix scalability issues
Security & Best Practices
. Implement security and data protection measures
. Follow coding standards, version control, and documentation practices

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:


. 8+ years of IT experience with 3-5 years in architecture/consulting roles
. Strong proficiency in Golang (Go) 3+ years
. Experience with REST APIs / gRPC
. Knowledge of microservices architecture
. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes
. Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
. Understanding of concurrency (goroutines, channels)
. Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
. Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills


Preferred Qualifications
. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
. Knowledge of event-driven architecture
. Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
. Experience with high-load or distributed systems

Soft Skills
. Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and measurable impact.
. Hands-on leader who balances technical depth with team empowerment.
. Strong collaborator, capable of influencing at all organizational levels.
. Committed to building ethical and responsible AI systems.

Other Information:
CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $56,600.00 - $141,100.00.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
. Competitive compensation
. Comprehensive insurance options
. Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
. Paid parental leave
. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
. Wellness and Well-being programs

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Skills:

• Kubernetes
• Containerization
• Google Cloud Storage
• Identity and access mgt (IAM)
• Load Balancing
• Microservices
• Go
• Google BigQuery

What you can expect from us:

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You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.


Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

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CGI will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with CGI's legal duty to furnish information.