Golang Developer

Job Description: Software Developer (GoLang / AWS) Role Overview We are seeking a talented and driven Software Developer with strong experience in Go (Golang) and cloud-native development on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role will focus on developing, enhancing, and supporting scalable backend services and serverless applications within a modern AWS environment. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and GitLab, and will work closely with architects, product owners, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions that are secure, reliable, and maintainable. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications and microservices using Go (Golang).Develop and support serverless solutions leveraging AWS Lambda and related AWS services.Design and optimise data models and access patterns using Amazon DynamoDB.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and event-driven applications.Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.Participate in solution design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology outcomes.Perform code reviews and champion software engineering best practices.Identify and resolve application performance, reliability, and scalability issues.Create and maintain technical documentation.Support production environments, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Required Skills & Experience Technical Skills Strong commercial experience developing software using Go (Golang).Hands-on experience working within an AWS cloud environment.Experience with: AWS LambdaDynamoDBAPI GatewayIAMCloudWatchS3Experience building and supporting serverless applications.Strong understanding of microservices and distributed system architectures.Experience designing and developing REST APIs.Experience using GitLab for source control, branching strategies, and CI/CD automation.Knowledge of software design principles, clean code practices, and testing methodologies.Experience working within Agile delivery teams.Database Experience Strong experience with Amazon DynamoDB.Understanding of NoSQL database design, performance tuning, and scalability considerations. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience with Augur or similar cloud governance, reporting, or analytics platforms.Experience planning and executing data migration projects, including large-scale migrations, data transformation, validation, and reconciliation activities.Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging services such as SNS, SQS, EventBridge, or Kafka.AWS certifications.Experience with observability, monitoring, and logging platforms. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.Relevant AWS certifications are advantageous. Key Competencies Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.Proactive approach to continuous improvement and learning.Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Success Measures Delivery of secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.Successful implementation and support of AWS-native services and serverless architectures.Effective CI/CD automation and deployment practices through GitLab.High-quality code, documentation, and operational support.Positive contribution to team culture and engineering excellence.