What are the responsibilities and job description for the Golang Architect position at Tekgence Private Ltd?
Job Title : Golang Architect
Location : Remote
Duration : Long Term
Tech Skill set : Cloud Native Application Development Knowledge, Neo4J graph DB, Rest APIs, and Apache Spark.
Job Description :
We are looking for a highly experienced Golang Architect to design and lead the implementation of scalable, high-performance applications and systems. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Go programming, architecture design patterns, microservices, and cloud-native applications. You will be responsible for guiding engineering teams in building robust systems and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Architect and Design :
Design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance systems using Golang .
Define architecture principles, guidelines, and best practices for microservices and distributed systems.
Lead architectural reviews, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
Technical Leadership :
Provide technical leadership to engineering teams.
Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Mentor and guide the development team on Golang best practices and modern architectures.
Performance and Scalability :
Analyse existing systems and optimize for performance, scalability, and reliability.
Identify bottlenecks and architect solutions to handle large-scale traffic and concurrency.
Microservices and Cloud :
Architect and implement microservices-based applications .
Leverage cloud platforms like AWS , GCP , or Azure to build cloud-native solutions.
Integrate CI / CD pipelines for continuous delivery and deployment.
Code Quality and Standards :
Establish and enforce coding standards, code reviews, and best practices.
Collaborate with the team to create high-quality, testable code.
Research and Innovation :
Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies in Golang and architecture.
Evaluate tools, frameworks, and libraries to enhance development processes.
Required Skills
Technical Expertise :
5 years of hands-on experience in Golang development.
Strong background in designing and developing distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
Deep understanding of concurrency, go routines, and Go patterns.
Architecture and Design :
Proven experience in system design, high-level architecture, and distributed systems.
Expertise in event-driven architecture, messaging queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and pub / sub patterns.
Experience with database systems like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra.
Cloud and DevOps :
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms : AWS, GCP, or Azure.
Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and server less architectures.
Experience with CI / CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
System Optimization :
Strong problem-solving skills and experience optimizing application performance.
Other Skills :
Proficiency in version control systems (Git).
Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile / Scrum).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with GraphQL , gRPC, and APIs.
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, or Datadog.
Experience with serverless functions and cloud-native development.
Strong understanding of security best practices in distributed systems.
Previous experience as a tech lead or architect.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proactive, innovative, and collaborative mindset.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science , Software Engineering, or related field.
Tekgence is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. U.S. citizens and Green Card holders are strongly encouraged to apply.
