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Golang Developer

@ CGI

Position Description:

We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Go programming, microservices architecture, and cloud-based environments. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, reliable, and secure applications. You will also be part of high performing agile team that designs, builds and deploys scalable API's across multiple platforms.

If you are looking for a new challenge, this role is for you.

This position is located in our Lafayette, LA office (Hybrid)

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Backend Development

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang
• Build efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• Develop RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services
• System Design

Participate in system architecture and design decisions

• Develop scalable and distributed systems
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

Microservices & Integration

• Build and maintain microservices-based architecture
• Integrate third-party APIs and internal services
• Work with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)

Database Management

• Design and manage databases (SQL/NoSQL like PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Write efficient queries and ensure data integrity
• Optimize database performance

Cloud & DevOps Collaboration

• Deploy applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization
• Collaborate with DevOps teams on CI/CD pipelines

Performance Optimization

• Monitor and improve application performance
• Identify bottlenecks and fix scalability issues

Security & Best Practices

• Implement security and data protection measures
• Follow coding standards, version control, and documentation practices

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Qualifications:

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 8+ years of IT experience with 3–5 years in architecture/consulting roles
• Strong proficiency in Golang (Go) 3+ years
• Experience with REST APIs / gRPC
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Understanding of concurrency (goroutines, channels)
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• Experience with high-load or distributed systems

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and measurable impact.
• Hands-on leader who balances technical depth with team empowerment.
• Strong collaborator, capable of influencing at all organizational levels.
• Committed to building ethical and responsible AI systems.

Skills:

• Kubernetes
• Identity and Access Mgt (IAM)
• Load Balancing
• Microservices
• Go

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How to Apply:

Apply online at: https://cgi.njoyn.com/corp/xweb/xweb.asp?NTKN=c&clid=21001&Page=joblisting 

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