About the role

Role Overview

TEKsystems is seeking a Golang Software Engineer to design and build scalable backend services using a microservices architecture. The role supports cloud-native development within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem and involves modernization work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

Build, test, deploy, maintain, and scale backend services in Go (Golang)
Develop APIs and shared backend services within a microservices architecture
Work with datastores and implement asynchronous, event-driven processing
Collaborate with engineers to identify needs, prioritize work, and plan delivery aligned with product goals
Understand business domains and how technical changes impact downstream systems and products
Diagnose and resolve production issues and defects with support teams

Requirements

Experience developing cloud-hosted applications (e.g., GCP)
Experience working with a microservices architecture
Experience with infrastructure as code and/or CI pipelines
Experience with observability and monitoring
Familiarity with event-based/distributed systems
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes

Nice-to-haves

Experience with Cloud Spanner and/or Mongo Atlas
Experience with AI / Machine Learning and/or training LLMs
Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently

Location / Work Model

Fully remote within the U.S. (or onsite at U.S. office locations)
Contract position based out of Shawnee Mission, KS

Contract Type & Pay

Contract
Pay range: $65.00–$75.00/hr

About TEKsystems

TEKsystems is a technology services and staffing organization that partners with enterprises to deliver technology solutions. The posting highlights collaboration with a leading financial technology organization focused on building scalable, cloud-native backend systems in partnership with Google Cloud.

Golang Developer

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