Senior Software Engineer (Golang)

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Golang) with strong backend expertise and full-stack development capabilities to join our Cross Tech team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Golang, experienced with modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, or Angular), and well-versed in cloud-native environments using Azure or AWS. You will work with modern microservices technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and build event-driven systems leveraging Kafka.
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable backend microservices using Golang, adhering to cloud-native architecture principles
Build and integrate frontend interfaces using Vue.js, React, or Angular with JavaScript/TypeScript
Deploy, monitor and operate applications on Azure or AWS using Docker, Kubernetes and Helm
Implement data models, queries, and integrations using PostgreSQL and build event-driven features using Kafka
Write comprehensive automated tests using Ginkgo and Gomega to ensure code quality and reliability
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Git, and DevOps automation workflows (Taskfile)
Monitor system performance and health using Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenSearch, with strong focus on observability
Ensure security compliance using vulnerability scanning and security tools such as Blackduck, Trivy, and OctoSec, and maintain clear documentation using Hugo and GitHub Pages
Requirements
5+ years of professional software development experience, including 1+ year of hands-on Golang development (required)
Strong proficiency in modern frontend technologies: Vue.js, React, Angular, JavaScript/TypeScript
Solid experience with Azure or AWS and cloud-native application builds
Strong understanding of microservices and containerization using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
Experience with PostgreSQL and event-driven messaging systems such as Kafka
Hands-on experience with automated testing using Ginkgo, Gomega, and modern CI/CD setups (GitHub Actions)
Strong familiarity with monitoring and observability tools: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenSearch
Good understanding of secure coding, dependency scanning, and supply chain security (Blackduck, Trivy, OctoSec)
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills in Agile/DevOps environments
No visa sponsorship available
Nice to have
Experience in the automotive industry
Familiarity with Terraform, Helm, or Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd)
Exposure to monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana