Principal Go Developer

Total experience 7+ and 10+ for a senior role About the Role We are a tech-driven staffing and recruiting firm based in North America. Delivering the top 1% of Data, Analytics, AI and Sales talent for companies ranging from startups to enterprise. We are seeking a talented Lead Software Engineer to help build the next generation high‑speed Data Observability and Orchestration Pipeline Framework. Key Responsibilities Architect and Lead the Data Highway Platform Design and develop scalable, high‑performance, and reliable architectures for the Data platform using Go and Java Build event‑driven, high‑throughput systems capable of processing millions of events per second Implement real‑time streaming and messaging systems using technologies such as Kafka Lead development and optimization of microservices to ensure scalability, performance, and security Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical vision, architecture roadmap, and platform strategies Architect and develop AI‑powered components that enhance intelligence and automation within the Data Highway Integrate AI/ML models into real‑time data processing systems Build AI‑driven applications for observability, orchestration, and intelligent decision‑making across large‑scale distributed systems Hands‑On Development Write clean, efficient, scalable, and maintainable GoLang code Develop RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and event‑driven services Contribute directly to the implementation of DataBahn’s SaaS platform Conduct code reviews and mentor engineering teams on best practices, architecture, and coding standards Technical Leadership and Mentorship Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams Define architecture blueprints and scalable system designs Drive innovation by researching and implementing emerging tools, frameworks, and methodologies Guide teams in solving complex technical challenges and architectural decisions Platform Optimization Continuously improve platform performance, scalability, and reliability Implement performance tuning strategies including load balancing, auto‑scaling Design and develop self‑healing systems with automated failure detection and recovery mechanisms Ensure high availability and minimal downtime across services Security and Compliance Implement robust security measures to ensure data integrity and confidentiality Compliance with industry standards Identify vulnerabilities and implement secure coding and architecture practices Ensure secure and efficient data flow across distributed systems Qualifications Educational background: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience: 8+ years of hands‑on experience building SaaS‑based software products and platforms; 4+ years of hands‑on experience with GoLang Proven expertise in architecting distributed systems, microservices, and event‑driven platforms Experience building scalable, high‑performance SaaS applications Technical Skills Programming languages: Go, Java, Python Messaging: Kafka, JMS, NATS, and deep understanding of event‑driven architectures Cloud: Azure, GCP; experience designing secure, scalable, and cost‑efficient cloud architectures Storage: MySQL, Redis, Memcached; knowledge of NoSQL and distributed storage systems CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes; automation, orchestration, and infrastructure scaling Security & Reliability: Secure coding practices, vulnerability mitigation, compliance standards, self‑healing systems, fault‑tolerant architectures, high‑availability platforms Preferred Traits Excellent problem‑solving and system design skills Strong logical thinking and architectural decision‑making abilities Passion for scalable distributed systems and AI‑driven applications Strong understanding of product lifecycle management and software delivery processes Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment Why Join Us? Work on cutting‑edge generative AI and large‑scale distributed systems Build next‑generation data observability and orchestration platforms Be part of a fast‑growing startup shaping the future of AI‑powered applications Contribute to systems processing massive‑scale real‑time data workloads Collaborate with highly skilled engineers and architects solving complex technical challenges #J-18808-Ljbffr Newnovation Solutions