Golang Developer | Microservices, REST API, Cloud (AWS), Docker, CI/CD, Finance/Fintech Experience

Location: Bengaluru - EC-2 Gateway campus

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Golang Developer to join our development team in Bangalore. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend microservices and APIs utilizing Golang, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing applications. Your contributions will support ongoing digital initiatives, enhance system integrations, and maintain high-quality software delivery. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will contribute to a fast-paced environment focused on building reliable and efficient backend solutions.

Software Requirements

• Required: Golang (version 1.16+), Docker, Buildkite, Git, relational databases (PostgreSQL), NoSQL databases (DynamoDB), API design tools (Postman or similar)

• Preferred: Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation), observability tools (Datadog, CloudWatch), AWS services (Lambda, EventBridge, SQS/SNS)

• Experience level: Practical experience with cloud-native backend development, containerization, and CI/CD pipelines is essential

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend microservices and RESTful APIs using Golang

• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to create scalable, secure, and reliable service components

• Support existing applications through debugging, optimization, and performance enhancements

• Integrate backend services with databases, messaging systems, and internal APIs

• Participate actively in Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, planning, and code reviews

• Contribute to continuous integration and deployment pipelines to enable rapid and reliable releases

• Write and maintain clear technical documentation for developed applications and APIs

• Actively troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting system performance and stability

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: Golang (1.16+), SQL

  • Preferred: Additional scripting languages like Python or Bash for automation

• Databases/Data Management:

  • PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or equivalent NoSQL/Relational databases

• Cloud Technologies:

  • AWS (preferred), with understanding of core services like EC2, Lambda, S3, SQS, API Gateway

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • REST API design, Microservice architecture, API testing tools (Postman)

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Git, Buildkite or similar CI/CD tools, Agile/Scrum practices, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform preferred)

• Security Protocols:

  • Basic understanding of OAuth2, JWT, secure API design, and secure coding practices

Experience Requirements

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience developing backend applications with Golang

• Demonstrable experience building and scaling microservices in a cloud environment

• Experience integrating with databases, message brokers (Kafka, SQS, EventBridge)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker)

• Industry experience in finance, fintech, or regulated sectors is advantageous but not mandatory

• Alternative: Extensive enterprise backend development with other programming languages supplemented with Golang learning

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, implement, and optimize backend microservices and APIs in Golang

• Collaborate with QA and DevOps teams during development, testing, and deployment cycles

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and reliability

• Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines for continuous delivery

• Write and review code, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to best practices

• Update technical documentation, user guides, and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• Proven experience with Golang application development and microservices architecture

• Good understanding of RESTful API design, security best practices, and database management

• Certification in cloud services (AWS Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, or similar) is a plus

• Strong motivation for continuous learning and professional growth

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on clean, efficient code

• Effective team collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently, own tasks, and deliver high-quality work within deadlines

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving project requirements and technological updates

• Attention to detail, quality, and best practices in software development

• Commitment to producing reliable, maintainable, and scalable code

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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