Back End Developer
SMC Group
Job Description
Senior Backend Developer (Golang) Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated Backend Developer needed to design and build scalable, high-performance systems using Golang , strong computer science fundamentals ( DSA ), and high-level system architecture. Required Skills & Tech Stack Go (Golang) : Extensive production-level experience, including development with frameworks like Gin, Echo, etc., for building scalable, high-performance services Data Structures & Algorithms : Solid problem-solving ability High-Level Architecture : Experience with service-oriented/micro services design and HLD documentation Messaging & Queues : Kafka or equivalent (Rabbit MQ, NATS) for event-driven pipelines Caching : Redis or similar in-memory caching for low-latency data access Database : PostgreSQL (schema design, SQL optimization, large-scale systems) Key Responsibilities Architect, develop and maintain backend services using Go (REST/gRPC/micro services) Design and implement event-driven workflows using Kafka or messaging systems Improve performance through Redis-based caching strategies Write optimized SQL and manage PostgreSQL databases at scale Create and present high-level system design and architecture documentation Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, mentor junior engineers Participate in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and scalability planning Ideal Candidate Profile 5- 10 years of backend engineering experience, with strong expertise in Go (Golang) and frameworks like Gin, Echo, etc. Demonstrated ability to solve complex CS problems using DSA Prior involvement in queue-based architectures and caching layers Proven track record in system design and scalable infrastructure Strong communicator and team player with leadership exposure