Middle Golang Developer

We are looking for part-time (up to 100% availability) contractors to join projects requiring Middle Go Developers. These projects center on building and maintaining high-performance microservices and distributed systems.

Typical Tech Stack:

Back-end: Go (Golang), gRPC, Protobuf, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ.

Frameworks: Standard Library (net/http), Gin, or Fiber (for high-throughput APIs).

Cloud & Tools: AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, OpenTelemetry.

Experience with AI integration tools and services would be advantageous.

Requirements:

• Go Core Mastery: 3+ years with Go. Deep knowledge of Goroutines, channels, and memory management (GC tuning, avoiding leaks);
• Microservices & gRPC: Experience with Service Discovery, Circuit Breakers, and the Saga Pattern for distributed consistency;
• Data & DB Expertise: Strong SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis). Expert in GORM or raw SQL for high-performance queries;
• Cloud-Native Skills: Hands-on with Docker and Kubernetes orchestration. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and AWS/GCP/Azure services;
• Upper-intermediate level of English.

Will be a plus:

• Full-stack Awareness: Experience with TypeScript/React to better collaborate with front-end teams;
• AI/ML Integration: Building high-throughput Go wrappers for AI inference or agentic AI systems;
• Advanced Patterns: Experience with CQRS (Command Query Responsibility Segregation) or Hexagonal Architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop highly concurrent, scalable microservices using Go and TypeScript (for full-stack alignment);
• Optimize existing bottlenecks in the backend by implementing efficient Go concurrency patterns;
• Maintain high code quality through rigorous unit testing (using go test and testify) and code reviews;
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless containerization and deployment of Go binaries to AWS;
• Mentor junior developers and lead knowledge-sharing sessions on Go best practices and “Effective Go” standards.

Responsible recruiter: Khrystyna Kolisnyk

About us:

Softjourn is a full-cycle consulting and software development company, with expert product teams experienced in Fintech, Media & Entertainment, with a special emphasis on Ticketing. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with R&D offices in Ukraine, Poland, and Brazil, Softjourn is a global software development company with over 20 years of experience.

Softjourn has been honored as a veteran-friendly business by the Veteran Hub in Ukraine. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for veterans and implementing processes that address their needs. We highly value the unique skills and perspectives that military veterans bring to our company and are dedicated to assisting their transition to the workforce.

Softjourn Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace that treats applicants and employees with dignity and respect. Our employment process is conducted without regard to race, color, religion, nationality or ethnic background, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other attributes protected by state, federal, and local law.