Golang Backend Developer
First seen by Alion on Aug 18, 2026.
Job Overview :
The Golang Backend Developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services ecosystem. This role involves working closely with frontend teams, architects, and infrastructure teams to deliver robust, cloud-native applications. The engineer will focus on building high-performance APIs and microservices using Golang, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security.
Basic Qualifications :
- 4 years of relevant software development experience
- Strong backend development experience using Golang
- Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience building and deploying cloud-native applications
Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :
- Build scalable and high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices
- Design and optimize data storage solutions using SQL databases
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
- Follow Agile/Scrum practices including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
- Analyze complex problems and propose efficient backend solutions
- Ensure code quality through best practices, unit testing, and code reviews
- Take ownership of features/modules and deliver high-quality outcomes
- Work with DevOps teams for CI/CD, deployment, and monitoring
Technical Expertise :
- 5+ years of experience in backend development with Golang
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Experience designing and developing REST APIs and event-driven services
- Hands-on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch) is a plus
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments
- Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of message queues/streaming systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
- Familiarity with OAuth 2.0, JWT, and secure API design
- Experience with Git or similar version control systems
Desired Skills :
- Experience in building high-throughput, low-latency systems
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana
- Understanding of caching strategies using Redis or Memcached
- Exposure to system design and scalability best practices
- Experience working in large-scale distributed environments
About Rialtic :
Rialtic is an enterprise software platform empowering health insurers and healthcare providers to run their most critical business functions. Founded in 2020 and backed by leading investors including Oak HC/FT, F-Prime Capital, Health Velocity Capital, and Noro-Moseley Partners, Rialtic's best-in-class payment accuracy platform brings programs in-house and helps healthcare organizations gain full control over processes traditionally managed by fragmented vendors. Today, we partner with leading healthcare insurers and providers to tackle a $1 trillion problem reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and improving quality of care.
Why You'll Love It Here :
At Rialtic, you'll be part of a team that's bold, mission-driven, and values-centered :
- High Integrity : Do the right thing. Be candid, humble, and respectful.
- Customer Value Comes First : Our customers are our North Star.
- Work as One Team : Collaboration and inclusion drive better outcomes.
- Be Bold & Accountable : Speak up, take ownership, and keep improving.
- Pursuit of Excellence : Innovate, iterate, and raise the bar.
- Take Care of Yourself & Others : Wellbeing matters for everyone.
Don't Meet Every Qualification?
Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification listed. At Rialtic, we're building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.
Skills
Golang, Backend Architecture, RESTful API, Microservices Architecture, Server Side Component, SQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, NoSQL, Redis, System Design