IBA - Back-End Developer: Cloud

Introduction
At IBM work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems? If so lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Golang Developer to join our dynamic development team. As a Golang Developer you will be responsible for designing implementing and maintaining high-performance and scalable backend systems using Go (Golang). Your role will involve working closely with cross-functional teams to build efficient APIs integrate with SQL and NoSQL databases and support the application in production. You will also contribute to ensuring the reliability and security of the entire system.

Responsibilities:

– Design develop and maintain backend systems using Go (Golang)
– Collaborate with front-end teams to define API contracts and ensure smooth integration
– Write efficient and optimized SQL queries for relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL
– Utilize NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Couchbase for non-relational data storage and retrieval
– Develop and maintain RESTful or gRPC APIs to enable communication between front-end and back-end systems
– Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms for secure API access
– Ensure the performance scalability and reliability of backend systems
– Monitor analyze and support the application in production troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise
– Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure the application is properly deployed and maintained in various environments
– Write and maintain unit tests and conduct integration testing to ensure code quality and reliability
– Conduct code reviews to uphold standards and best practices within the team
– Stay informed on the latest developments in Golang and related backend technologies
– Document technical specifications architecture decisions and code changes for future reference

Tasks:

– Design and implement data models and database schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases
– Utilize frameworks such as GORM or similar ORM tools for database access
– Implement caching mechanisms (e.g. Redis) to improve application performance
– Develop asynchronous processing systems using message queues like RabbitMQ or Kafka
– Collaborate with the QA team to ensure comprehensive test coverage
– Use monitoring and logging tools (e.g. Prometheus Grafana or ELK stack) to identify and troubleshoot production issues
– Implement security best practices ensuring protection against threats such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting (XSS)
– Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and propose technical solutions
– Provide technical support and guidance to junior team members

Required Technical and Professional Expertise
‘- Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and experience building backend services
– Experience with RESTful APIs and gRPC for communication between services
– Solid understanding of SQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL) and writing optimized queries
– Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Couchbase
– Proficient in working with version control systems like Git
– Knowledge of software development best practices including unit testing integration testing and code reviews
– Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
– Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools particularly for deployment and monitoring (e.g. Prometheus Grafana)
– Experience with authentication and authorization frameworks (e.g. OAuth JWT)
– Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
– Excellent communication and collaboration abilities especially when working with cross-functional teams
– Ability to work in an Agile environment and meet project deadlines

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Docker
Instana (or other monitoring tool)