Senior Golang developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Golang Developer with 8+ years of software development experience and strong expertise in Golang, microservices, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. The candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend services for enterprise-grade applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Contract Duration: 1 Year (Extendable based on project requirements)
• Work Location: Any Tata Elxsi Development Center in India
• Work Mode: Hybrid / Onsite
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days Preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Golang.
• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Develop cloud‑native applications with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement effective solutions.
• Participate in technical design discussions and architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical excellence within the team.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of overall software development experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands‑on Golang development experience.
• Strong expertise in Golang, Goroutines, Channels, and Concurrency Patterns.
• Experience in designing and developing Microservices‑based applications.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and API development.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging platforms.
• Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience in cloud‑native application development and deployment.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) is preferred.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or Splunk.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Telecom, Networking, Broadband, or Cloud domains.
• Exposure to distributed systems and event‑driven architectures.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and security best practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.