Backend Developer - Golang

Insight Global — United States · Posted ~21 hours ago

Mid Contract Hybrid $68.26/hour

Skills

Go (Golang) Terraform Provider development Terraform Plugin Framework or SDK REST APIs API integration Infrastructure as Code internal platforms private cloud infrastructure automation backend development Go Golang Terraform Terraform Plugin Framework Terraform SDK Java

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Take on a 12-month backend engineering contract building automation and platform infrastructure with Go. You’ll develop and extend Terraform providers, integrate REST APIs, and create systems that connect infrastructure-as-code workflows with cloud and internal platforms. Strong backend engineering fundamentals are essential, with Java experience also considered if you can quickly transition to Go.

Highlights

A well-compensated 12-month contract focused on backend engineering, infrastructure automation, and platform development. The role provides hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, API-driven systems, and advanced Infrastructure as Code practices.

Description

Golang/Backend Developer Pay: 68.26/hr Contract: 12 months Schedule: 3 days on site in Jersey City, NJ ✅ Must-Have Skills (GoLang Terraform Provider Role) 🔧 Core Engineering Strong backend development experience in Go (Golang)OR strong Java + willingness to ramp into Go quickly ⚙️ Terraform Provider Development (critical) Hands-on experience building or extending Terraform Providers (not just using Terraform)Deep understanding of:Terraform provider architectureResource lifecycle (Create, Read, Update, Delete)Experience working with Terraform Plugin Framework / SDK ☁️ API & Platform Integration Experience integrating with REST APIs / service-layer APIsAbility to build systems where:Terraform calls → provider → APIs → infrastructureFamiliarity with API-driven infrastructure environments 🏗️ Infrastructure Automation (advanced level) Strong understanding of Infrastructure as Code conceptsExperience working on:Internal platforms / private cloudAutomation tooling (not just scripting) 🧱 System Design / Middleware Experience building middleware services in GoUnderstanding of:Distributed systemsService orchestrationAPI abstraction layers 🔐 Enterprise Architecture (banking/controlled environments) Experience working with:API gatewaysCentralized service access modelsUnderstanding of controlled / governed infrastructure environments ✅ Nice-to-Haves Experience building custom Terraform Providers for internal platformsExposure to private cloud infrastructurePrior work in financial services / regulated environmentsFamiliarity with Terraform state management + automation pipelines