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Go-Lang Developer

Go-Lang Developer

We work with Go developers to build fast, reliable backend services that handle scale, concurrency and performance-critical tasks. This role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with hands-on experience delivering production systems using Go.

What you could do with us

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable systems using Go-Lang.

  • Develop highly concurrent services that power real-time applications and process-intensive operations.

  • Optimise application performance through effective memory management and multithreaded programming.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture and deliver complete, high-quality features.

  • Write efficient, clean, and testable code with a focus on long-term maintainability.

  • Integrate with databases, APIs, and third-party services to build end-to-end solutions.

  • Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and performance benchmarking.

  • Contribute to architecture decisions and best practices for Go-based services.

  • Stay current with advancements in Go and related technologies, bringing insights into the team.

  • Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of technical excellence.

What we look for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Go-Lang in a production environment.

  • Deep understanding of Go’s concurrency model, goroutines, and channels.

  • Experience building scalable, high-performance systems and microservices.

  • Proficiency with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

  • Familiarity with containerization (Docker), orchestration tools (Kubernetes), and CI/CD workflows.

  • Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL options like Redis and MongoDB.

  • Strong debugging, testing, and performance profiling skills.

  • Solid foundation in computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and system design.

  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why join us?

Opportunity for career advancement and skill development.

Competitive salary and benefits.

Hybrid work policy (2 days at the office, 3 days remote).

About the team

As a Go Developer at Monkey and River, you’ll join a backend-leaning team that values simplicity, speed and thoughtful design. You’ll work closely with developers, analysts and infrastructure specialists to build services that are reliable under load, easy to maintain and built to scale.

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