Senior Software Development Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 29, 2026.
Go (Golang) Developer - SDE 3
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer specializing in Go (Golang) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development, with a deep understanding of building scalable, high-performance systems. As an Sr. Golang developer, you will lead projects, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop advanced solutions.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architect, design, and develop high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems using Go (Golang).
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features and improvements.
- Lead technical discussions and design reviews, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to industry best practices.
- Optimize existing Go-based applications for scalability, performance, and security.
- Implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services, ensuring system robustness and responsiveness.
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and deployment automation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to performance, reliability, and scalability in production systems.
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews.
- Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in Golang, microservices, and cloud infrastructure.
- Ensure a secure development process by implementing security best practices in coding and system architecture.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- 7 - 12 years of hands-on experience in software development, with at least 3 years of professional experience using Go (Golang).
- Strong understanding of Go's concurrency model, data structures, and algorithms.
- Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Solid experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, networking, and cloud-native architecture.
- Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
- Proficient in version control systems like Git.
- Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, such as TDD, SOLID principles, and clean code.
- Experience with profiling and optimizing Go applications for performance and efficiency.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Preferred Skills :
- Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architecture.
- Experience with distributed caching mechanisms like Redis or Memcached.
- Familiarity with GraphQL and gRPC.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Educational Requirements :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Skills
Golang, Backend Architecture, RESTful API, Microservices Architecture, RDBMS, PostgreSQL, Kafka, Distributed Systems, AWS