Golang Developer

Job Title: Golang Developer
Location: Fairfax VA (Hybrid for Local Candidates / Remote for Non-Local Candidates)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

STAFFXPERT LLC is seeking a Golang Developer on behalf of our client in Fairfax VA to design develop and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. This opportunity is ideal for a highly experienced backend engineer with deep expertise in Golang cloud-native application development microservices and high-performance distributed systems.

The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering experience a passion for building scalable solutions and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Design develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Golang Python Java and related technologies.

• Build and support cloud-native applications and microservices-based architectures.

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and support SOAP/WSDL integrations as needed.

• Work with event-driven systems and large-scale data transformation using XML JSON and WSDL.

• Design and implement backend systems capable of processing large datasets efficiently.

• Develop and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL MongoDB and cloud-based data solutions.

• Ensure data integrity validation and system performance optimization.

• Collaborate with frontend teams architects and stakeholders to integrate backend functionality seamlessly.

• Implement caching mechanisms using technologies such as Redis or Memcached.

• Write clean maintainable and high-quality code following engineering best practices.

• Build secure authentication and authorization solutions using OAuth2.

• Develop and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure software quality.

• Prepare technical documentation and contribute within Agile development environments.

• Stay updated with emerging technologies backend trends and modern development practices.

• Strong hands-on experience with Golang and frameworks such as GIN and GORM.

• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in Django or Flask.

• Experience with Java Spring Boot and enterprise integrations is preferred.

• Strong expertise in RESTful API development and backend service design.

• Experience with SOAP/WSDL web services is preferred.

• Familiarity with GraphQL APIs is a plus.

• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

• Experience working in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud-native environments.

• Strong database expertise in PostgreSQL MongoDB and performance optimization.

• Experience implementing scalable systems caching strategies and performance tuning.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced deadline-driven environments.

• Experience working with cross-functional teams and multiple stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and technical design documentation.

• 12 years of professional software development experience in backend engineering and distributed systems.