Associate Golang (Go) Developer

iLabs is a global software product engineering company headquartered in Sri Lanka, with deep roots in the US Silicon Valley. We deliver world-class solutions in Web, eCommerce, Mobile, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, serving industries such as fintech, edtech, medtech, martech, and hospitality. Guided by our vision “to become a global powerhouse in information technology to push humanity forward” we focus on delivering innovative, impactful solutions that empower businesses and create meaningful change in the world.

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Job Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining robust and scalable software solutions using the Go programming language, with a focus on performance and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with senior engineers, cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and implement features accordingly.

• Write clean, readable, and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.

• Participate in testing and debugging efforts to help ensure software quality and identify issues early in the development cycle.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest Go language updates, industry trends, and best practices to continually enhance development processes.

• Contribute to optimize software applications for maximum performance and efficiency, taking advantage of Go's concurrency capabilities.

• Actively participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality and maintain coding standards.

• Help to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to software functionality, performance, and integration, ensuring a seamless user experience.

Shift: SL Day time (9am to 6pm)

Location: Battaramulla (On-Site)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience in software development).

• 1 year of professional experience in backend development using Go (Golang).

• Proficiency in Golang for both microservices and monolithic architectures, showcasing strong knowledge of Go standard libraries.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and gRPC, essential for the integration of Go-based applications with other systems and services.

• Solid understanding of data storage solutions, including experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB.

• Experience in concurrent programming, understanding Go routines, channels, and the sync package to optimize performance.

• Experience with version control systems like Git and ticketing systems like JIRA in an agile environment fostering collaboration and code manageability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of designing and implementing scalable, maintainable solutions.

• Ability to work independently or in a team-oriented, agile development environment, meeting tight deadlines and adapting to changing requirements.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with team members, stakeholders, and clients.